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idiom
cover all the bases
sich auf jede mögliche Situation vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
phrasal-verb
cover for
jemanden schützen, indem man ihren Fehler oder Fehlverhalten versteckt
Meaning
to protect someone by hiding their mistake or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **cover for** his colleague who submitted false data.
idiom
cover story
die Hauptgeschichte auf der Titelseite eines Magazins oder einer Zeitung
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
idiom
cover up
die Wahrheit über etwas verbergen
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
idiom
cover your bases
sich auf alle möglichen Ergebnisse vorbereiten; vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
idiom
cover your tracks
Beweise für die Handlungen einer Person verstecken
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
phrasal-verb
crack a smile
leicht lächeln, besonders wenn man es versucht, nicht zu tun
Meaning
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
Example
Even he **cracked a smile** after hearing the funny story.
idiom
crack down on
streng Maßnahmen ergreifen, um etwas zu stoppen
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
phrasal-verb
crack down on corruption
strenge Maßnahmen ergreifen, um Korruption zu stoppen
Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
phrasal-verb
crack down on protests
Gewalt oder strenge Maßnahmen einsetzen, um Proteste zu kontrollieren
Meaning
to use force or strict measures to control protests
Example
Authorities began to **crack down on protests** after violence erupted.
idiom
crack of dawn
sehr früh am Morgen
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
idiom
crack the books
die Bücher öffnen und mit dem Lernen beginnen
Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
idiom
crack the code
ein komplexes Problem oder Rätsel lösen
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
idiom
crack the whip
Autorität einsetzen, um Menschen zu härterer Arbeit oder zur Befolgung von Regeln zu bewegen
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
phrasal-verb
crack under
zusammenbrechen oder aufgeben aufgrund zu hohen Drucks oder Stresses
Meaning
to fail or give up because of too much pressure or stress
Example
He **cracked under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
idiom
crack under pressure
die Kontrolle verlieren oder versagen unter Druck
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
phrasal-verb
crack up
in Lachen ausbrechen; unkontrolliert lachen
Meaning
to burst into laughter; to laugh uncontrollably
Example
We all **cracked up** at his silly joke.
phrasal-verb
crack up at
unaufhörlich über etwas lachen
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone **cracked up at** his funny joke.
idiom
cracks in the wall
Anzeichen für Probleme oder Schwächen in einem System oder einer Beziehung
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
idiom
crash and burn
völlig oder plötzlich scheitern
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
phrasal-verb
crash down
plötzlich aufhören zu arbeiten oder völlig scheitern
Meaning
to suddenly stop working or fail completely
Example
The software **crashed down** in the middle of my presentation.
phrasal-verb
crash into
heftig gegen etwas stoßen, besonders gegen ein anderes Fahrzeug
Meaning
to hit something, especially another vehicle, violently
Example
The bus **crashed into** a truck in the early morning fog.
phrasal-verb
crash out
plötzlich wegen Erschöpfung einschlafen
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
idiom
crash the system
einen vollständigen Ausfall eines Systems oder Prozesses verursachen
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.