train of thought

train of thought(
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that
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(general)
a. hilo
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
The noise of the traffic distracted me, and I lost my train of thought.El sonido del tráfico me distrajo, y perdí el hilo.
b. hilo de pensamiento
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
It's hard to keep my train of thought when you interrupt me like that.Es difícil mantener el hilo de pensamiento cuando me interrumpes de esa manera.
c. tren de pensamiento
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Listen to me, and try to follow my train of thought.Escúchame, y trata de seguir mi tren de pensamiento.
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