idioms
Idioms & Natural Expressions
Fixed expressions and idiomatic language to sound more natural and precise.
30 minC1c1idiomsartificial-intelligence-machine-learningaimachine learningtechnology
Lesson objectives
- Use idiomatic language connected to artificial intelligence & machine learning more naturally.
- Distinguish neutral, formal and contemporary expressions.
- Recognise when an expression improves fluency without sounding forced.
Idioms & expressions — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
To train the model · neutral
neutralMeaning:To prepare someone or something to act in a certain way through repeated exposure or instruction.
Significado:Entrenar o preparar a alguien/algo para actuar de cierta manera.
Example:The new intern is still learning the ropes, but we are essentially training the model to handle client requests independently.
A black box · formal
formalMeaning:A system or process that is opaque and where the internal workings are invisible or incomprehensible to the user.
Significado:Una caja negra (un proceso cuyo funcionamiento interno es desconocido).
Example:We cannot rely on this algorithm for legal decisions; it's a total black box and we don't know how it reaches its conclusions.
To hallucinate · neutral
neutralMeaning:To generate false, nonsensical, or fabricated information that appears confident and coherent.
Significado:Alucinar (generar información falsa pero convincente).
Example:Be careful when using that tool for research; it tends to hallucinate citations that don't actually exist.
To prompt-engineer a solution · informal
formalMeaning:To find a way to solve a problem by carefully phrasing instructions or manipulating circumstances.
Significado:Diseñar una solución mediante la manipulación de instrucciones (metáfora de la ingeniería de prompts).
Example:Instead of fixing the root cause, he tried to prompt-engineer a solution just to satisfy the immediate deadline.
To be out of the loop · neutral
neutralMeaning:To be uninformed or not part of a specific group of people who are informed about something.
Significado:Estar fuera del círculo/estar desinformado.
Example:If you don't attend the weekly sync, you'll quickly find yourself out of the loop regarding our new automation protocols.
To hit the ceiling · neutral
neutralMeaning:To reach a limit or to become extremely angry.
Significado:Llegar al límite o enfurecerse.
Example:The CEO hit the ceiling when she realised the automated system had miscalculated the quarterly projections.
To be in sync · neutral
neutralMeaning:To be in agreement or working in perfect coordination with someone or something.
Significado:Estar en sincronía/estar en la misma onda.
Example:Our team needs to be perfectly in sync with the new software updates to avoid workflow disruptions.
To deep-dive into something · formal
formalMeaning:To perform an intensive, thorough, and detailed investigation or analysis of a subject.
Significado:Analizar algo a fondo.
Example:We need to deep-dive into the dataset to understand why the predictive accuracy has dropped this month.
To glitch out · informal
formalMeaning:To malfunction suddenly or to behave erratically (often used for people losing focus or tech failing).
Significado:Tener un fallo/colapsar momentáneamente.
Example:I was so tired during the presentation that I started to glitch out and forgot my main points.
To augment reality · formal
formalMeaning:To enhance or improve a situation or skill by adding new tools or perspectives (often used regarding human-AI collaboration).
Significado:Aumentar o mejorar la realidad/capacidades.
Example:The goal isn't to replace workers, but to augment reality so that humans can focus on higher-level creativity.