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idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
carve out power
Einfluss durch anhaltende Bemühungen gewinnen
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
phrasal-verb
carve out success
Erfolg durch Anstrengung und Ausdauer erreichen
Meaning
to achieve success through effort and persistence
Example
She **carved out success** through years of dedication and learning.
idiom
carve up
etwas in Teile teilen
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
carve your path
deinen eigenen Weg oder Richtung im Leben oder Beruf schaffen
Meaning
to create your own way or direction in life or career
Example
He decided to **carve his path** instead of following others.
idiom
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**.
idiom
cash cow
ein Produkt oder eine Dienstleistung, die ständig viel Geld einbringt
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
phrasal-verb
cash in
Geld aus einer Investition oder Situation machen
Meaning
to make money from an investment or situation
Example
Investors **cashed in** when the stock prices soared.
idiom
cash in on
von einer Situation profitieren, oft schnell
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
phrasal-verb
cash out
eine Investition für Geld verkaufen
Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
phrasal-verb
cast a vote for
einen Kandidaten oder eine Option in einer Wahl wählen
Meaning
to choose a candidate or option in an election
Example
Remember to **cast a vote for** the issues you believe in.
phrasal-verb
cast doubt on
etwas unsicher oder weniger glaubwürdig erscheinen lassen
Meaning
to make something seem uncertain or less believable
Example
His inconsistent story **casts doubt on** his credibility.
idiom
cast in stone
fest und unveränderlich
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
idiom
cast the first stone
der erste sein, der jemanden kritisiert oder verurteilt
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
idiom
castles in the air
Träume oder Pläne, die unmöglich oder unrealistisch sind
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
idiom
cat nap
ein kurzes Schläfchen während des Tages
Meaning
a short sleep during the day
Example
I took a **cat nap** before the meeting.
idiom
catch a bug
ein Problem oder einen Fehler in einem System finden
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
phrasal-verb
catch a cold
sich eine Erkältung holen
Meaning
to become ill with a cold
Example
You’ll **catch a cold** if you go out in this rain.
phrasal-verb
catch at
versuchen, etwas schnell zu greifen; eine plötzliche Gelegenheit nutzen
Meaning
to try to grab something quickly; to take advantage of an opportunity suddenly
Example
He **caught at** the rope before he fell off the boat.
phrasal-verb
catch at a chance
eine Gelegenheit mit Begeisterung ergreifen
Meaning
to take an opportunity eagerly
Example
She **caught at the chance** to study abroad.
phrasal-verb
catch fire
beginnen zu brennen; sehr aufregend oder beliebt werden
Meaning
to start burning; to become very exciting or popular
Example
The dry leaves quickly **caught fire** in the heat.
phrasal-verb
catch hold of
etwas oder jemanden fest ergreifen
Meaning
to grab something or someone firmly
Example
She **caught hold of** his hand to stop him from leaving.
idiom
catch lightning in a bottle
etwas Erstaunliches und Seltenes durch Kreativität oder Glück erreichen
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.