Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
change gears
zu einer neuen Denk- oder Arbeitsweise wechseln
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
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Change is the only constant
Alles im Leben verändert sich ständig; nichts bleibt gleich.
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
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change of guard
ein Wechsel in der Führung oder Autorität
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
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change of heart
eine Änderung in der Art und Weise, wie jemand über etwas oder jemanden fühlt
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
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change of scene
eine neue Umgebung oder Situation
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
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change one's tune
die eigene Meinung oder Haltung ändern
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
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change the game
etwas einführen, das eine Branche oder ein Gebiet grundlegend verändert
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
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change with the times
sich an die Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft oder Technologie anpassen
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
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change your mind
etwas anderes entscheiden als zuvor
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
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change your tune
deine Meinung oder Einstellung ändern
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
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chapter and verse
vollständige und genaue Details über etwas angeben
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
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Chart a course
Einen Weg planen, um etwas zu erreichen.
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
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chart a new course
eine neue Richtung oder Strategie planen
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
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chart your own course
seinen eigenen Weg oder Zukunft unabhängig planen
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
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chase rainbows
versuchen, etwas Unmögliches zu erreichen
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
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chase your dreams
aktiv versuchen, deine Ziele zu erreichen
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
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chatterbox
eine Person, die viel redet
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
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check back
später zurückkommen, um ein Update zu erhalten
Meaning
to return at a later time for an update
Example
Please **check back** next week for the final list.
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check back in
später erneut verbinden, um ein Update zu erhalten
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
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check in on
überwachen oder sehen, wie es jemandem oder etwas geht
Meaning
to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
Example
Could you **check in on** the kids while I'm out?
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check in with
mit jemandem Kontakt aufnehmen, um sich auszutauschen
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
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check over
etwas sorgfältig auf Fehler überprüfen
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
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check up on
überprüfen, ob jemand oder etwas gut läuft
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
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Cheer up
Werd glücklicher; sei nicht traurig.
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!