Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
freak out with joy
sehr aufgeregt und glücklich reagieren
Meaning
to react very excitedly and happily
Example
They **freaked out with joy** when they won the contest.
phrasal-verb
freak over
sich sehr ängstlich oder verärgert über etwas werden
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
He **freaked over** the missed deadline and couldn’t focus on anything else.
phrasal-verb
freak with fear
extrem angst oder panik bekommen
Meaning
to become extremely scared or panicked
Example
She **freaked with fear** when she saw the snake.
idiom
free as a bird
völlig frei; ohne Einschränkungen
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
idiom
free up
Zeit, Geld oder Platz verfügbar machen
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
phrasal-verb
freeze over
wenn Wasser aufgrund niedriger Temperaturen zu Eis wird
Meaning
when water turns into ice due to cold temperature
Example
The lake **froze over** completely during the winter.
phrasal-verb
freeze up
einfrieren oder aufhören zu arbeiten aufgrund der Kälte
Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.
phrasal-verb
freeze with fear
vor Angst erstarren
Meaning
to be unable to move because of fear
Example
The child **froze with fear** when he saw the big dog.
phrasal-verb
freeze with shock
vor Schock oder Überraschung erstarren
Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
idiom
freshen up
sich waschen oder sich vorbereiten, um sich erfrischt zu fühlen
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
phrasal-verb
freshen up before
sich kurz vor einem Ereignis waschen oder zurechtmachen
Meaning
to wash or tidy yourself just before an event
Example
Let me **freshen up before** the guests arrive.
idiom
Freudian slip
Ein unbeabsichtigter Fehler, der die wahren Gedanken oder Gefühle einer Person offenbart.
Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.
idiom
friends in high places
Menschen mit Macht oder Einfluss, die Ihnen helfen können
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
idiom
from my point of view
etwas aus der eigenen Perspektive betrachten
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
idiom
from the bottom of my heart
mit aufrichtiger Dankbarkeit
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
idiom
from the ground up
etwas vollständig von Anfang an aufbauen oder beginnen
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
idiom
from the horse’s mouth
direkt aus der originalen oder zuverlässigen Quelle
Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
idiom
Front page news
Äußerst wichtige oder weit verbreitet diskutierte Nachrichten
Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
idiom
frozen with fear
vor Angst erstarrt
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
phrasal-verb
fry up
etwas schnell in heißem Öl oder Fett kochen
Meaning
to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat
Example
She **fried up** some eggs for breakfast.
idiom
Fuel the economy
Das Wirtschaftswachstum ankurbeln.
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
phrasal-verb
fuel up on
etwas essen oder trinken, um Energie zu gewinnen
Meaning
to eat or drink something to gain energy
Example
We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.
idiom
fulfill one's obligations
seine Verpflichtungen erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
idiom
full of beans
sehr energiegeladen und lebhaft
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.