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idiom
come up with
einen Plan, eine Idee oder eine Lösung entwickeln
Meaning
to think of a plan, idea, or solution
Example
She managed to **come up with** a clever workaround overnight.
phrasal-verb
come up with ideas
neue Ideen kreieren oder nachdenken
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
phrasal-verb
come up with solutions
nachdenken oder neue Ideen oder Lösungen schaffen
Meaning
to think of or create new ideas or solutions
Example
She always manages to **come up with solutions** to complex problems.
phrasal-verb
comfort in
Frieden oder Trost in etwas oder jemandem finden
Meaning
to find peace or reassurance in something or someone
Example
Many people **find comfort in** talking to their loved ones.
phrasal-verb
comfort someone through
jemandem emotional während einer schwierigen Zeit helfen
Meaning
to help someone emotionally during a difficult time
Example
She **comforted him through** his toughest days.
phrasal-verb
comfort someone with
jemanden trösten, indem man freundliche Worte oder Unterstützung anbietet
Meaning
to console someone by offering kind words or support
Example
He **comforted his friend with** kind words after the loss.
phrasal-verb
comfort with
jemandem helfen, sich besser zu fühlen, indem man freundliche Worte oder Taten anbietet
Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He **comforted her with** gentle words when she was crying.
phrasal-verb
comfort with words
jemanden mit Worten trösten
Meaning
to make someone feel better by speaking kindly
Example
He tried to **comfort her with words** after the loss.
idiom
comic relief
ein lustiger Moment in einer ernsten Situation
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
phrasal-verb
commend on
jemanden für etwas loben
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
phrasal-verb
comment back
auf einen Kommentar von jemandem online antworten
Meaning
to reply to someone’s comment online
Example
She always **comments back** to her followers.
phrasal-verb
comment on
eine Meinung über etwas äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion about something
Example
Please **comment on** the professor’s recent publication.
phrasal-verb
complain about
seine Unzufriedenheit über etwas ausdrücken
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction about something
Example
She always **complains about** the food at that restaurant.
phrasal-verb
confide in
jemandem so sehr vertrauen, dass man ihm persönliche Gefühle oder Geheimnisse anvertraut
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them personal feelings or secrets
Example
I can always **confide in** my sister when I feel upset.
idiom
confide in someone
jemandem genug vertrauen, um ihm Geheimnisse anzuvertrauen
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them secrets
Example
She only **confides in** her best friend.
phrasal-verb
connect across
Beziehungen oder Kommunikation über verschiedene Regionen oder Kulturen hinweg aufbauen
Meaning
to form relationships or communication across different regions or cultures
Example
The platform helps users **connect across** languages and borders.
phrasal-verb
connect emotionally with
jemandem auf einer tieferen Ebene Emotionen teilen und verstehen
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
phrasal-verb
connect on a deeper level
sich emotional mit jemandem verbinden und ihn gut verstehen
Meaning
to relate to someone emotionally and understand them well
Example
They **connected on a deeper level** after sharing their personal stories.
idiom
connect the dots
Verbindungen zwischen Ideen oder Informationen herstellen
Meaning
to make connections between ideas or information
Example
Once you **connect the dots**, the whole picture will make sense.
phrasal-verb
connect through
Beziehungen oder Verständnis aufbauen, indem man gemeinsame Erfahrungen oder Kommunikation nutzt
Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
phrasal-verb
connect through art
Verständnis oder Freundschaften durch kreative Ausdrucksweise aufbauen
Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
phrasal-verb
connect through language
mit der lokalen oder gemeinsamen Sprache kommunizieren und sich verbinden
Meaning
to communicate and bond using the local or common language
Example
People can **connect through language** even if they come from different cultures.
phrasal-verb
connect to
ein Zugehörigkeitsgefühl zur eigenen Kultur oder den Wurzeln spüren
Meaning
to feel a sense of belonging with one’s culture or roots
Example
I **connect to** my culture through music and food.
phrasal-verb
connect with
jemanden verstehen oder ähnliche Gefühle teilen
Meaning
to understand or share similar feelings with someone
Example
I immediately **connected with** her because we had similar life experiences.