Última actualización: 16 de enero de 2026
Expresiones que definen el lenguaje actual
Una selección de idioms periodísticos adaptados al uso cotidiano y profesional para elevar tu nivel de comunicación.
Put a sock in it!
¡Cállate! / ¡Basta ya!
«The headline urges a celebrity to put a sock in it after he criticized a controversial policy.»
Play with fire
Jugar con fuego
«A journalist warns members of the government not to play with fire by disagreeing with the leader.»
Blaze a trail
Abrir camino / Ser pionero
«She is described as blazing a trail by helping to significantly increase prize money for women.»
Follow in footsteps
Seguir los pasos
«A young tennis player is said to be following in the footsteps of other great players from the past.»
Go above and beyond
Ir más allá de lo esperado
«Staff members are described as going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels at home.»
Save someone’s skin
Salvarle la piel (el pellejo)
«The goalkeeper is said to have saved his side’s skin with a brilliant save in the final minute.»
Heart is in his mouth
El corazón en un puño
«Whenever a key player is tackled, the coach says his heart is in his mouth.»
Left out in the cold
Dejar fuera / Marginar
«After the controversy, the actor was left out in the cold by major production studios.»
The only bright spot
El único punto brillante
«Her performance was described as the only bright spot in a night of disappointing results.»
Plumb new depths
Tocar fondo / Alcanzar un abismo
«The relationship between the two nations has plumbed new depths this week.»