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Lesson 96Lesson 96 - Maske umschalten

Emoji
Ausdruck Bedeutung Beispielsatz
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starry-eyed
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having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
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He was starry-eyed about becoming a famous singer.

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star-crossed lovers
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lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
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Romeo and Juliet were star-crossed lovers.

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written in the stars
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destined to happen; fated
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They believe their meeting was written in the stars.

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light-years ahead
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far more advanced than others
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Their technology is light-years ahead of the competition.

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out of orbit
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beyond control; off the usual path
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The project went out of orbit after the manager left.

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bring up
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to raise or care for a child until adulthood
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She was brought up by her grandparents.

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helicopter parent
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a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
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She’s a bit of a helicopter parent, always watching over her kids.

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tiger mom
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a strict mother who pushes her children to achieve high standards
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Her friends call her a tiger mom because she’s very demanding.

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empty nest
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a home where the children have grown up and left
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After her kids moved out, she felt the empty nest syndrome.

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mama’s boy
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a man who is excessively attached to his mother
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He’s such a mama’s boy, always listening to her advice.

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beyond one's control
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not under one’s power or influence
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The situation is beyond our control now.

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a sound mind in a sound body
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mental health depends on physical health
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A sound mind in a sound body is the key to a happy life.

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out of one’s mind
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crazy or extremely worried
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He must be out of his mind to drive so fast in the rain.

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blind faith
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trusting without questioning
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Having blind faith can sometimes lead to disappointment.

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sick to death of something
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extremely tired or annoyed by something
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I’m sick to death of listening to his complaints.

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addiction to something
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a strong and harmful need to do or use something
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He is struggling with his addiction to smoking.

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have a falling out
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to have a disagreement or fight with someone
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They had a falling out over money issues.

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cover all bases
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to prepare for all possible situations
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Before the presentation, we need to cover all bases.

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brighten up your day
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to make someone feel happier
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Her smile can brighten up your day instantly.

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beyond the rainbow
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to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
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She believes her dreams lie beyond the rainbow.

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Airhead
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A silly or foolish person.
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Don't be such an airhead, pay attention!

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Jump ship
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To leave a job or organization suddenly.
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Several employees jumped ship when the new policy was announced.

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Pilot project
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A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
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We launched a pilot project before going nationwide.

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Flying blind
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To act without sufficient information or guidance.
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Without proper data, we're flying blind on this project.

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Grounded
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Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
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All flights were grounded due to heavy fog.

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Wing it
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To do something without preparation.
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I forgot my notes, so I’ll just wing it during the presentation.

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Blue skies thinking
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Creative or open-minded thinking without limits.
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Our brainstorming session encouraged blue skies thinking.

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burn the candle at both ends
idiom
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to work too hard without enough rest
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If you burn the candle at both ends, you’ll get exhausted soon.

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all work and no play
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a person who only works becomes dull and boring
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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

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work around the clock
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to work continuously day and night
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They worked around the clock to finish the project.

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