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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
A hard row to hoe
Eine schwierige Aufgabe oder Herausforderung.
Meaning
A difficult task or challenge.
Example
Getting this project done on time is going to be **a hard row to hoe**.
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a heart of gold
jemand, der sehr freundlich und fürsorglich ist
Meaning
someone who is very kind and caring
Example
She has **a heart of gold**, always helping anyone in need.
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a heart of steel
jemand, der emotional stark und unbeugsam ist
Meaning
someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding
Example
Despite all the challenges, he handled everything with **a heart of steel**.
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a heart-to-heart
ein aufrichtiges und offenes Gespräch
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had **a heart-to-heart** about our future plans.
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a heavy heart
ein Gefühl tiefer Traurigkeit oder Kummer
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with **a heavy heart**.
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a helping hand
jemand, der anderen hilft oder sie unterstützt
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered **a helping hand** to the new student in class.
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A hit piece
Eine Geschichte oder ein Artikel, der darauf abzielt, den Ruf einer Person zu schädigen, oft auf voreingenommene oder ungerechte Weise.
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
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a house divided against itself cannot stand
eine gruppe oder organisation, die in ihrer meinung oder richtung geteilt ist, kann nicht erfolgreich sein
Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
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A Jekyll and Hyde
Eine Person mit zwei sehr unterschiedlichen Seiten ihrer Persönlichkeit.
Meaning
A person with two very different sides to their personality.
Example
He’s like **a Jekyll and Hyde**—nice one moment and cruel the next.
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a job well done
eine Aufgabe, die mit großem Erfolg abgeschlossen wurde
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
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a kind heart
eine Person, die großzügig und fürsorglich ist
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
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a kingmaker
jemand, der Einfluss auf die Auswahl oder Ernennung eines Führers hat
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
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a labor of love
etwas aus Leidenschaft gemacht, nicht für Geld
Meaning
something done out of passion, not for money
Example
Building that model train was **a labor of love** for him.
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a law unto oneself
jemand, der unabhängig handelt und Regeln ignoriert
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s **a law unto himself**, never following company policies.
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a lawyer's brief
eine Zusammenfassung oder kurze Darstellung eines Arguments oder Falls
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
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A leap of faith
An etwas glauben, auch ohne Beweise oder Zeugenaussagen.
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
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a learning curve
der Prozess, etwas Neues zu lernen, besonders wenn es Zeit und Mühe erfordert
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep **learning curve** when I first started the project.
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a leopard can't change its spots
jemand kann seine angeborene natur oder merkmale nicht ändern
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
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a level playing field
eine faire Situation, in der jeder die gleichen Chancen hat
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
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a light at the end of the tunnel
ein Zeichen dafür, dass sich eine Situation bald verbessern wird; Hoffnung in einer schwierigen Situation
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw **a light at the end of the tunnel**.
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a light bulb moment
ein Moment plötzlicher Inspiration oder Erkenntnis
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
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a lightbulb moment
eine plötzliche Erkenntnis oder Verständnis
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
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a little bird told me
jemand hat mir etwas heimlich gesagt
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Wenig Wissen über etwas kann zu Fehlern führen.
Meaning
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
Example
**A little knowledge is a dangerous thing** — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert.
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