Expression Cards
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idiom
bark up the wrong tree
eine falsche Annahme machen
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
idiom
Barking up the wrong tree
Einem falschen Weg oder einer falschen Annahme folgen.
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
phrasal-verb
base on
etwas als Grundlage oder Ausgangspunkt verwenden
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
phrasal-verb
bask in
etwas enorm genießen, besonders Lob oder Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
idiom
bat around
Ideen informell besprechen
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
idiom
batten down
etwas fest sichern zur Vorbereitung auf Probleme
Meaning
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
Example
Residents will **batten down** their windows before the storm.
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Batten down the hatches
Sich auf eine schwierige oder gefährliche Situation vorbereiten.
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
idiom
battle of wills
ein Konflikt, bei dem beide Seiten sich weigern, nachzugeben
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
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battle-tested
durch Erfahrung oder Härte bewährt
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
idiom
be a good sport
fair und positiv in schwierigen Situationen sein
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.
idiom
be a person of your word
jemand zu sein, der seine Versprechen hält
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
idiom
be a role model
ein Beispiel sein, dem andere nachahmen sollten
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
idiom
be above board
auf ehrliche und offene Weise handeln
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
idiom
be accountable for
für etwas verantwortlich sein und in der Lage sein, es zu erklären
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
idiom
Be all ears
sehr aufmerksam hören.
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
idiom
be all smiles
sehr glücklich und fröhlich aussehen
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
idiom
Be as good as your word
Tun, was du versprochen hast zu tun.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
idiom
be at someone’s beck and call
immer bereit sein, jemandem zu helfen oder zu gehorchen
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
idiom
be at the helm
für etwas verantwortlich sein oder es kontrollieren
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
idiom
be at your wits' end
so besorgt oder aufgebracht sein, dass man nicht weiß, was man tun soll
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
phrasal-verb
be carried away
so aufgeregt werden, dass man die Kontrolle über seine Gefühle verliert
Meaning
to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings
Example
They got **carried away** during the celebration.
idiom
be comfortable in your own skin
selbstbewusst und glücklich mit dem sein, wer du bist
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
phrasal-verb
be crazy about
etwas oder jemanden sehr lieben
Meaning
to love something or someone very much
Example
She’s **crazy about** Korean dramas.
phrasal-verb
be curious about
den Wunsch haben, etwas zu wissen oder darüber zu lernen
Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.