Expression Cards
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idiom
dream on
wird verwendet, um zu sagen, dass etwas unwahrscheinlich ist
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
phrasal-verb
dream up
etwas Neues oder Kreatives erfinden oder sich ausdenken
Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They **dreamed up** a new way to achieve their business goals.
phrasal-verb
dream up projects
neue kreative projekte erfinden oder sich ausdenken
Meaning
to invent or imagine new creative projects
Example
They **dreamed up projects** that could change the company’s image.
phrasal-verb
dream up with
etwas mit jemandem erfinden oder sich etwas ausdenken
Meaning
to invent or imagine something together with someone
Example
The design team **dreamed up with** a clever solution overnight.
idiom
dress down
jemanden streng tadeln
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
phrasal-verb
dress for
sich für eine bestimmte Situation angemessen kleiden
Meaning
to wear clothes suitable for a particular situation
Example
You should **dress for** success when going to a job interview.
idiom
Dress to impress
Sich kleiden, um zu beeindrucken
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
idiom
Dress to kill
Kleidung tragen, die viel Aufmerksamkeit und Bewunderung auf sich zieht.
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
idiom
dress up
sich formell oder speziell anziehen
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
phrasal-verb
dress up for
sich für eine Gelegenheit schick oder formell anziehen
Meaning
to wear fancy or formal clothes for an occasion
Example
Everyone **dressed up for** the annual gala dinner.
idiom
Dressed to kill
Sehr modisch oder auffällig gekleidet sein
Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was **dressed to kill** at the party last night.
idiom
drift apart
sich langsam voneinander entfernen oder weniger verbunden werden
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
phrasal-verb
drift apart from
sich langsam von jemandem entfernen
Meaning
to slowly become less close to someone
Example
Over the years, we **drifted apart from** each other and lost touch.
phrasal-verb
drift into relaxation
allmählich in einen Zustand der Ruhe und Entspannung eintreten
Meaning
to gradually enter a calm and relaxed state
Example
As I listened to soft music, I slowly **drifted into relaxation**.
phrasal-verb
drift off
allmählich einschlafen
Meaning
to gradually fall asleep
Example
She **drifted off** while reading a book.
idiom
drill down
etwas genauer untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something in greater detail
Example
We need to **drill down** into the survey responses.
idiom
drill down into
etwas im Detail untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
idiom
drive a hard bargain
hart verhandeln
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
phrasal-verb
drive forward
mit Entschlossenheit und Energie Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to make progress with determination and energy
Example
Strong leadership is needed to **drive forward** innovation goals.
phrasal-verb
drive growth
eine Zunahme oder Verbesserung im Geschäft oder in der Wirtschaft verursachen
Meaning
to cause an increase or improvement in business or economy
Example
Government investments in infrastructure can **drive growth** across multiple sectors.
phrasal-verb
drive inclusive growth
wirtschaftliches Wachstum fördern, das allen gesellschaftlichen Segmenten zugutekommt
Meaning
to promote economic growth that benefits all segments of society
Example
Governments are working to **drive inclusive growth** for all citizens.
phrasal-verb
drive innovation
kreativen fortschritt anführen oder motivieren
Meaning
to lead or motivate creative progress
Example
The CEO’s vision helps **drive innovation** across all departments.
phrasal-verb
drive on
weiter hart arbeiten, um Erfolg zu haben
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
idiom
drive someone crazy
jemanden sehr verärgern oder nerven
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!