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Ganar la partida

To win the game / To come out on top / To get the upper hand

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Literally 'to win the game'. Used figuratively when someone gains a decisive advantage or wins a competition or dispute.

Tomar cartas en el asunto

To take matters in hand / To step in / To deal with the matter

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Describes decisively intervening to resolve a situation. Tomar cartas en el asunto = to step in and deal with it.

Perder el equilibrio

To lose one's balance / To lose equilibrium

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Used literally for physical balance and figuratively for losing stability in a situation or life.

Guardar el tipo

To hold one's own / To keep one's composure under pressure

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Literally 'to keep the figure'. Describes maintaining dignity, composure, or performance under difficult or trying circumstances.

Poner los puntos sobre las Γ­es

To dot the i's and cross the t's / To be precise / To set the record straight

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Means being meticulous about details or making something perfectly clear to avoid misunderstandings.

Echar a perder

To ruin / To spoil / To waste

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Describes ruining something β€” food, an opportunity, a relationship, or an effort. Echarse a perder = to go to waste …

Llegar al fondo del asunto

To get to the bottom of the matter

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Describes investigating thoroughly to find the true cause or nature of a problem. Llegar al fondo = to get to …

Tener peso

To carry weight / To have weight / To be significant

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Figurative collocation. Describes arguments, evidence, or opinions that are significant and influential. Tener mucho peso = to carry a lot …

Tomar impulso

To build momentum / To gain momentum / To get a run-up

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Literally 'to take momentum'. Used literally for a physical run-up and figuratively for building momentum before a big move.

Dar un toque

To give a nudge / To touch base / To drop a line

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Informal collocation for getting in touch briefly or giving someone a gentle reminder. Dar un toque a alguien = to …