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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
grease the wheels
einen Prozess reibungsloser laufen lassen, indem man ihm hilft oder ihn erleichtert
Meaning
to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier
Example
Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations.
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green around the gills
krank oder übel aussehen
Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
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green light
Erlaubnis, mit etwas zu beginnen oder fortzufahren
Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
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green thumb
ein natürliches Talent für Gartenarbeit oder Pflanzenzucht
Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
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green with envy
sehr eifersüchtig
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
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green with jealousy
extrem eifersüchtig
Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was **green with jealousy** when he saw her with someone else.
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green-eyed jealousy
starker Neid
Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.
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green-eyed with envy
große Eifersucht zeigen
Meaning
showing strong jealousy
Example
They were **green-eyed with envy** at her luxurious lifestyle.
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grey matter
Intelligenz; die Fähigkeit zu denken
Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
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grin and bear it
eine schwierige Situation geduldig akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to **grin and bear it** until the work is done.
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grin from ear to ear
breit lächeln vor Glück
Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
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grind away
lange Zeit hart an etwas arbeiten
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
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grinning from ear to ear
breit lächeln vor Glück
Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
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grit your teeth
etwas Unangenehmes akzeptieren und weitermachen
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
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ground control
Autorität oder Personen, die eine Situation managen
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
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groundbreaking discovery
eine Entdeckung, die das Verständnis in einem Bereich verändert
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
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Grounded
Nicht in der Lage zu gehen oder zu fliegen; aus einem bestimmten Grund eingeschränkt.
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
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grow by leaps and bounds
schnell wachsen oder sich sehr schnell verbessern
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
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grow into
mit der Zeit fähiger oder geschickter in etwas werden
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
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grow on someone
mit der Zeit immer mehr gemocht oder geschätzt werden
Meaning
to become more liked or appreciated over time
Example
At first I didn’t like the song, but it **grew on me**.
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grow out of something
aufhören, etwas zu mögen oder zu tun, wenn man älter oder reifer wird
Meaning
to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature
Example
He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.
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growth hacking
kreative und kostengünstige Strategien nutzen, um ein Geschäft oder Produkt schnell zu wachsen
Meaning
using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product
Example
Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.
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guide the way
jemanden durch einen Prozess oder Weg führen
Meaning
to lead someone through a process or path
Example
A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.
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