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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
carry a torch for someone
weiterhin jemanden lieben, der einen nicht zurückliebt
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
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carry forward
etwas auf einen späteren Zeitraum verschieben
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
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carry on about
lange und aufgeregte oder verärgerte Gespräche führen
Meaning
to speak at length in an excited or annoyed way
Example
He kept **carrying on about** the missed deadline all morning.
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carry on luggage
kleine Taschen, die man im Flugzeug oder auf Reisen mitnimmt
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
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carry out one's duties
seine zugewiesenen Aufgaben oder Verantwortlichkeiten ausführen
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
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carry over
etwas auf einen späteren Zeitpunkt oder Ort übertragen
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
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carry the burden
Verantwortung oder eine schwierige Aufgabe übernehmen
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
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carry the can
die Verantwortung oder Schuld übernehmen, oft ungerechterweise.
Meaning
to accept responsibility or blame, often unfairly.
Example
She was left to **carry the can** after her manager left.
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carry the load
die Verantwortung für etwas Schwieriges übernehmen
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
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carry the responsibility
verantwortlich für etwas sein oder dafür zuständig sein
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
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Carry the torch
Eine Sache oder Idee aus der Vergangenheit weiter unterstützen.
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
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carry the weight
eine große Verantwortung oder Last übernehmen
Meaning
to take on a large responsibility or burden
Example
As the team leader, it's his job to **carry the weight** of the project's success.
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carry the weight of responsibility
die Last einer wichtigen Pflicht oder Verantwortung tragen
Meaning
to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation
Example
As a team leader, he has to **carry the weight of responsibility**.
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carry the weight of the world
eine große Verantwortung übernehmen
Meaning
to take on a lot of responsibility
Example
John felt like he had to **carry the weight of the world** on his shoulders at work.
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carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
sich verantwortlich für viele Probleme oder Pflichten fühlen
Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
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carry the world on your shoulders
sich für alles verantwortlich fühlen; zu viel Stress auf sich nehmen
Meaning
to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress
Example
You can’t **carry the world on your shoulders**; learn to share the load.
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carry through
etwas trotz Schwierigkeiten zu Ende bringen
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
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carry weight
Einfluss oder Bedeutung haben
Meaning
to have influence or importance
Example
His opinion **carries a lot of weight** in this organization.
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carry yourself with confidence
sich selbstbewusst und sicher verhalten
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
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carve out
etwas mit Anstrengung schaffen oder bekommen
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
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carve out a niche
einen einzigartigen Platz oder eine Rolle für sich selbst schaffen
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
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carve up
etwas in Teile teilen
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
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carve your own path
seinen eigenen Weg finden, um Erfolg oder Unabhängigkeit zu erreichen
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
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case closed
die Angelegenheit ist erledigt oder abgeschlossen
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
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