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idiom
grab attention
die Aufmerksamkeit der Menschen sofort erregen
Meaning
to make people notice something immediately
Example
Bright colors and bold fonts are used to **grab attention**.
idiom
grasp at straws
jeden möglichen Weg versuchen, Erfolg zu haben, auch wenn es unwahrscheinlich ist
Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
idiom
grassroots movement
eine politische Bewegung, die von gewöhnlichen Menschen ins Leben gerufen und getragen wird
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
idiom
grateful as can be
extrem dankbar
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
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gray area
eine Situation, die nicht klar definiert ist oder zwischen zwei Kategorien fällt
Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
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gray matter
Intelligenz oder Gehirnleistung
Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
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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.
phrasal-verb
green up
etwas umweltfreundlicher machen
Meaning
to make something more environmentally friendly
Example
Our building **greens up** by switching to solar lighting.
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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.
idiom
green-eyed with envy
große Eifersucht zeigen
Meaning
showing strong jealousy
Example
They were **green-eyed with envy** at her luxurious lifestyle.
phrasal-verb
greet with a smile
mit einem Lächeln begrüßen
Meaning
to welcome someone warmly with a smile
Example
Always **greet with a smile** when meeting new people.
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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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
ground control
Autorität oder Personen, die eine Situation managen
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
phrasal-verb
ground oneself
emotional stabilität und präsent in der realität bleiben
Meaning
to stay emotionally stable and present in reality
Example
He took a walk outside to **ground himself** after the bad news.