en ciernes

en ciernes(
ehn
 
syehr
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nehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. budding
Mora es una poeta en ciernes; tiene unas ideas preciosas.Mora is a budding poet. She has some lovely ideas.
b. in its infancy
El cambio político en Europa todavía está en ciernes pero ya tiene a mucha de la población preocupada.The political change in Europe is still in its infancy but many people are already worried by it.
c. in the making
El malestar en la población hacía pensar que había una revolución en ciernes.Public unrest suggested there was a revolution in the making.
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