Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
go under the knife
sich einer Operation unterziehen
Meaning
to have a surgical operation
Example
He had to **go under the knife** to fix his knee injury.
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go up in smoke
vollständig scheitern; zu nichts führen
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
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go viral
im Internet extrem populär werden
Meaning
to become extremely popular online
Example
Her funny video **went viral** overnight.
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Go where no man has gone before
Etwas erforschen oder versuchen, das noch nie zuvor getan wurde.
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
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go with the flow
die Dinge so annehmen, wie sie kommen; den Veränderungen nicht widerstehen
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
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go with your gut
auf dein Bauchgefühl vertrauen, wenn du eine Entscheidung triffst
Meaning
to trust your instinct when making a decision
Example
Sometimes you just have to **go with your gut**.
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go-getter
eine ehrgeizige Person, die ihre Ziele erreicht
Meaning
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
Example
Tom is a real **go-getter**; he never gives up.
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going viral
sehr schnell sehr beliebt werden im Internet oder in sozialen Medien
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
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Golden goose
Eine Quelle für kontinuierlichen Gewinn oder Erfolg.
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
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Golden handshake
Eine große Zahlung, die jemandem gegeben wird, wenn er seinen Job verlässt, besonders bei vorzeitiger Pensionierung.
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
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golden opportunity
eine sehr gute Chance; seltene Gelegenheit
Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
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good egg
eine nette und zuverlässige Person
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
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good Samaritan
eine person, die anderen selbstlos hilft
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
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good things come to those who wait
Geduld bringt gute Ergebnisse
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
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good to see you
eine freundliche Art, jemanden zu begrüßen, den man kennt
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
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good vibes only
sich nur auf positive Gedanken und Energie konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
idiom
Gordian knot
Ein sehr komplexes oder unlösbares Problem.
Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
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grab a bite
etwas schnell essen
Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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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.