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idiom
like a dog with two tails
extrem glücklich und aufgeregt
Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was **like a dog with two tails** after getting the promotion.
idiom
like a kid in a candy store
sehr aufgeregt und glücklich über viele Möglichkeiten oder Dinge
Meaning
very excited and happy about many options or things
Example
He was **like a kid in a candy store** when he saw all the gadgets.
idiom
like father, like son
ein Sohn verhält sich wie sein Vater
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
idiom
like one big happy family
Menschen, die zusammen in Harmonie leben oder arbeiten
Meaning
people living or working together in harmony
Example
Our office team works **like one big happy family**.
idiom
Like two peas in a pod
Zwei Menschen, die sehr ähnlich oder eng verbunden sind.
Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are **like two peas in a pod**. They think alike and do everything together.
phrasal-verb
limit yourself to
deine Handlungen oder Entscheidungen für ein bestimmtes Ziel einschränken
Meaning
to restrict your actions or choices for a specific goal
Example
Try to **limit yourself to** one hour of social media per day.
phrasal-verb
line out
die Hauptpunkte von etwas skizzieren oder umreißen
Meaning
to sketch or outline the main points of something
Example
We **lined out** the science project steps on the whiteboard.
phrasal-verb
line questions up
Fragen in einer organisierten Liste vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
idiom
line up
Menschen oder Dinge in Ordnung bringen oder etwas planen
Meaning
to arrange people or things in order or to schedule something
Example
We’ve **lined up** three guest speakers for the conference.
idiom
line up for
sich anstellen in Erwartung von etwas
Meaning
to queue in anticipation of something
Example
Fans will **line up for** tickets at dawn.
phrasal-verb
line up investors
Menschen sichern, die Finanzierung bereitstellen werden
Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to **line up investors** before the press release.
idiom
line up with
mit etwas übereinstimmen oder sich damit einverstanden erklären
Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics **line up with** our targets.
phrasal-verb
link economies through
verschiedene Wirtschaften durch Handel oder Investitionen verbinden
Meaning
to connect different economies via trade or investment
Example
The new corridor will **link economies through** improved infrastructure.
phrasal-verb
link together
Menschen oder Organisationen verbinden oder vereinen
Meaning
to connect or unite people or organizations
Example
The new initiative aims to **link together** researchers from across the globe.
phrasal-verb
link up
sich mit einer anderen Gruppe oder Organisation verbinden oder zusammenschließen
Meaning
to connect or join with another group or organization
Example
We plan to **link up** with regional chambers of commerce.
phrasal-verb
link up for
sich mit anderen für ein spezifisches gemeinsames Ziel verbinden
Meaning
to connect with others for a specific shared purpose
Example
Several banks **linked up for** cross-border payment solutions.
phrasal-verb
link up with
sich mit einer anderen Gruppe oder einem anderen Land verbinden oder zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
to connect or cooperate with another group or country
Example
Our company plans to **link up with** partners in Asia for expansion.
phrasal-verb
listen across cultures
auf Menschen aus verschiedenen kulturellen Hintergründen achten und sie verstehen
Meaning
to pay attention and understand people from different cultural backgrounds
Example
To be a global leader, you must **listen across cultures** with empathy.
phrasal-verb
listen actively
sich vollständig darauf konzentrieren, was jemand sagt, und überlegt antworten
Meaning
to focus completely on what someone is saying and respond thoughtfully
Example
Try to **listen actively** instead of just waiting to reply.
phrasal-verb
listen carefully
aufmerksam zuhören, wenn jemand spricht
Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to **listen carefully** when others speak.
phrasal-verb
listen in on
heimlich das Gespräch von jemandem hören
Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught **listening in on** their private discussion.
phrasal-verb
listen openly
ohne zu urteilen oder zu unterbrechen aufmerksam zuhören
Meaning
to pay attention without judgment or interruption
Example
A good friend will **listen openly** when you share your emotions.
phrasal-verb
listen out for
aufpassen, um ein bestimmtes Geräusch oder Wort zu hören
Meaning
to pay attention so that you can hear a specific sound or word
Example
Please **listen out for** your name during the announcement.
phrasal-verb
listen to
aufmerksam hören, was jemand mit Empathie fühlt oder sagt
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.