Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Economic bubble
Eine Situation, in der die Vermögenspreise weit über ihren tatsächlichen Wert steigen.
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
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Economic downturn
Eine Periode, in der die Wirtschaft zurückgeht oder langsamer wird.
Meaning
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
Example
Many people lost their jobs during the **economic downturn**.
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Economic engine
Ein Sektor, der das gesamte wirtschaftliche Wachstum vorantreibt.
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
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economic sanctions
von einem Land gegen ein anderes verhängte Strafen, um Verhalten zu beeinflussen
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
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edge in
etwas schrittweise einfügen oder hinzufügen
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
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edge out
jemanden oder etwas knapp besiegen
Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They **edged out** their rivals by just one point.
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empty nest
ein Haus, in dem die Kinder erwachsen geworden sind und ausgezogen sind
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
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empty promise
ein Versprechen, das ohne die Absicht, es zu halten, gegeben wird
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
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encrypted
Daten, die in ein sicheres Format umgewandelt wurden, um unbefugten Zugriff zu verhindern
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
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engagement rate
eine Messung, wie aktiv Menschen mit Online-Inhalten interagieren
Meaning
a measure of how actively people interact with online content
Example
Our **engagement rate** doubled after using video posts.
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enter stage left
dramatisch in einer Situation erscheinen oder ankommen
Meaning
to appear or arrive dramatically in a situation
Example
Just when things got complicated, **enter stage left**—our new competitor!
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envy eats the heart
Neid zerstört den inneren Frieden eines Menschen
Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
**Envy eats the heart**, so stop comparing yourself to others.
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ethical AI
Künstliche Intelligenz, die auf moralisch und ethisch einwandfreie Weise entwickelt und genutzt wird.
Meaning
artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound.
Example
The company prides itself on creating **ethical AI** systems that respect user privacy.
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Eureka moment
ein plötzlicher Moment der Entdeckung oder Erkenntnis
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
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even out
etwas ausgleichen oder ebnen
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
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every cloud has a silver lining
jede schwierige Situation hat etwas Gutes
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
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Exactly!
Wird verwendet, um starke Zustimmung zu zeigen
Meaning
Used to strongly show agreement
Example
‘It’s time to move on.’ ‘**Exactly!**’
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Exit strategy
Ein Plan, wie Investoren oder Gründer schließlich aussteigen oder Geld rausholen.
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
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expand one's horizons
das Wissen oder die Erfahrung einer Person erhöhen
Meaning
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
Example
Traveling abroad can really help you **expand your horizons**.
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extend an olive branch
Frieden oder Versöhnung anbieten
Meaning
to offer peace or reconciliation
Example
After years of conflict, the president decided to **extend an olive branch**.
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eye on the prize
auf das Erreichen deines Ziels fokussiert bleiben
Meaning
to stay focused on achieving your goal
Example
She always keeps her **eye on the prize** no matter what.