Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
dig in
etwas mit Entschlossenheit und Anstrengung beginnen
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination and effort
Example
He decided to **dig in** and work through the challenges.
phrasal-verb
dig in for
sich auf anhaltende Anstrengung vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare yourself for sustained effort
Example
The team **digs in for** late nights ahead of launch week.
idiom
dig in your heels
sich weigern, aufzugeben oder seine Position zu ändern
Meaning
to refuse to give up or change your position
Example
He **dug in his heels** and refused to quit until he succeeded.
idiom
dig into
etwas im Detail untersuchen oder erforschen
Meaning
to explore or investigate something in detail
Example
We’ll **dig into** the customer feedback this afternoon.
phrasal-verb
dig into data
Daten im Detail analysieren
Meaning
to analyze information in detail
Example
Analysts **dig into data** to understand the social shifts.
idiom
dig out
etwas finden, das versteckt oder begraben wurde
Meaning
to retrieve something that has been stored or buried
Example
Could you **dig out** last year’s budget notes?
phrasal-verb
dig up
geheime oder vergessene Informationen entdecken
Meaning
to discover secret or forgotten information
Example
Journalists managed to **dig up** new evidence about the case.
phrasal-verb
dig up on
Untersuchung und Entdeckung von Informationen über jemanden oder etwas
Meaning
to investigate and discover information about someone or something
Example
Reporters **dig up on** candidates before the debate night.
idiom
digital brainchild
ein Produkt oder eine Idee, die mit digitaler oder KI-Technologie erstellt wurde
Meaning
a product or idea created using digital or AI technology
Example
ChatGPT is the **digital brainchild** of OpenAI.
idiom
digital conscience
ethische Bewusstheit im Design oder Einsatz von KI
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
idiom
digital detox
eine Zeitspanne, in der eine Person die Nutzung von digitalen Geräten oder sozialen Medien vermeidet
Meaning
a period when a person avoids using digital devices or social media
Example
I’m going on a **digital detox** this weekend.
idiom
digital footprint
die Spur von Informationen, die durch die Online-Aktivitäten eines Nutzers hinterlassen wird
Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your **digital footprint** lasts forever.
idiom
digital twin
eine virtuelle Darstellung eines physischen Objekts oder Systems, das zur Simulation und Analyse verwendet wird
Meaning
a virtual representation of a physical object or system used for simulation and analysis
Example
Using **digital twin** technology, we can simulate the performance of machinery before production.
phrasal-verb
digitize from
von physisch oder analog zu digital konvertieren
Meaning
to convert from physical or analog to digital form
Example
The company began to **digitize from** old paper records to cloud storage.
phrasal-verb
dip below
unter einen bestimmten Wert oder eine bestimmte Ebene fallen
Meaning
to fall under a particular level or value
Example
The unemployment rate **dipped below** 5% for the first time in years.
phrasal-verb
dip down
etwas fallen, bevor es wieder ansteigt
Meaning
to fall slightly before rising again
Example
Stock prices **dipped down** briefly before rebounding.
phrasal-verb
dip into
einen Teil deiner Ersparnisse für etwas verwenden
Meaning
to use part of your savings for something
Example
I had to **dip into** my savings to cover the repair costs.
phrasal-verb
dip into savings
Geld verwenden, das du gespart hast
Meaning
to use money that you had saved
Example
We had to **dip into our savings** to cover medical expenses.
idiom
diplomatic immunity
rechtlicher Schutz, der Diplomaten vor strafrechtlicher Verfolgung schützt
Meaning
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
Example
He could not be arrested because he had **diplomatic immunity**.
idiom
diplomatic tightrope
eine heikle Situation, die sorgfältige Diplomatie erfordert
Meaning
a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy
Example
The president walked a **diplomatic tightrope** between the two rival nations.
idiom
dirty politics
politische Aktivitäten, die als unehrlich oder unethisch gelten
Meaning
political activities that are considered dishonest or unethical
Example
His campaign was full of **dirty politics**, using false information to attack his opponent.
phrasal-verb
disagree with
mit etwas nicht einverstanden sein; eine andere Meinung haben als jemand anderes
Meaning
to have a different opinion from someone else
Example
I respectfully **disagree with** your conclusion.
phrasal-verb
dispose of
etwas wegwerfen oder es richtig loswerden
Meaning
to throw something away or get rid of it properly
Example
You must **dispose of** batteries safely to prevent pollution.
idiom
Disrupt the market
Eine Industrie mit Innovation radikal verändern.
Meaning
To radically change an industry with innovation.
Example
Their app aims to **disrupt the market** for food delivery.