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idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
charge up with
ein Gerät oder sich selbst mit etwas verfügbarer Energie aufladen
Meaning
to power a device or yourself using something available
Example
I **charge up with** a portable battery before long trips.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
chart a course for
einen klaren Plan für ein Ziel erstellen
Meaning
to create a clear plan toward a goal
Example
Directors **chart a course for** long-term growth at the retreat.
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
chart out for
einen Weg oder Zeitplan für etwas planen
Meaning
to map a path or schedule for something
Example
We **chart out for** peak-season shipping routes in advance.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
chase after
versuchen, etwas zu erreichen, was du willst
Meaning
to try hard to achieve something you want
Example
Many people **chase after** success without enjoying the process.
phrasal-verb
chase after dreams
aktiv seine Träume oder Ambitionen verfolgen
Meaning
to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires
Example
He left his hometown to **chase after** his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
idiom
chase rainbows
versuchen, etwas Unmögliches zu erreichen
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
chat over
mit einem Freund locker reden oder plaudern
Meaning
to discuss or talk casually with a friend
Example
We love to **chat over** coffee every weekend.
phrasal-verb
chat up
mit jemandem auf freundliche oder romantische Weise sprechen
Meaning
to talk to someone in a friendly or romantic way
Example
He tried to **chat up** the girl at the party.
phrasal-verb
chat with
informell mit jemandem sprechen
Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
idiom
chatterbox
eine Person, die viel redet
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
phrasal-verb
cheat on
unfaithful sein zu seinem Partner
Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
phrasal-verb
check against
Informationen oder Verhalten überprüfen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie den Standards entsprechen
Meaning
to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards
Example
All reports must be **checked against** the company’s ethical policy.
phrasal-verb
check around for
an verschiedenen Orten nach etwas suchen
Meaning
to look in different places in search of something
Example
We **check around for** scholarships before settling on a program.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
check back in with
sich mit jemandem in Verbindung setzen, um ein Update zu geben oder zu erhalten
Meaning
to reconnect with someone to give or get an update
Example
I'll **check back in with** you after the leadership roundtable.
phrasal-verb
check back on
Online-Updates oder Nachrichten erneut überprüfen oder ansehen
Meaning
to review or look again at online updates or messages
Example
You should **check back on** the thread later for new replies.
phrasal-verb
check back on progress
prüfen, wie weit die Arbeit seit dem letzten Update vorangekommen ist
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
phrasal-verb
check back through
etwas zur Bestätigung erneut überprüfen
Meaning
to review something again for confirmation
Example
Journalists **check back through** notes to avoid quoting errors.