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idiom
lay the foundation
die Grundlage oder den Ausgangspunkt für etwas schaffen
Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.
phrasal-verb
lay the foundation for progress
eine starke Grundlage für zukünftige Entwicklung schaffen
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
phrasal-verb
lay the groundwork for
die grundlegende Basis für etwas Wichtiges in der Zukunft vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
phrasal-verb
lay things out for
Informationen klar erklären oder anordnen, um ein Ziel zu erreichen
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
idiom
lay up
etwas für späteren Gebrauch aufbewahren
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.
idiom
lay your cards on the table
offen und ehrlich über deine Absichten oder Pläne sein
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay our cards on the table** and discuss this honestly.
phrasal-verb
layer on
Schichten oder Ebenen zu einem Kunstwerk oder Design hinzufügen
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
idiom
lazy bones
eine faule Person
Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, **lazy bones**, get out of bed!
phrasal-verb
lead by
andere durch dein eigenes Beispiel oder Handlungen führen
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
idiom
lead by example
anderen zeigen, wie man sich verhält, indem man es selbst tut
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
idiom
lead from the front
durch Beispiel führen, Initiative ergreifen
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
idiom
lead generation
der Prozess, fremde Personen in potenzielle Kunden zu ziehen und zu konvertieren
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
phrasal-verb
lead into
etwas einführen oder den Weg für etwas vorbereiten
Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to **lead into** her main topic.
idiom
Lead the charge
an der Spitze einer Aktion oder Bewegung sein
Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to **lead the charge** in the new project.
phrasal-verb
lead the way for
ein beispiel schaffen, dem andere folgen können
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
phrasal-verb
lead to
eine bestimmte Folge oder ein Ergebnis verursachen
Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can **lead to** better audience engagement.
phrasal-verb
lead up to
zu etwas führen oder bewirken, dass etwas später passiert
Meaning
to result in or cause something to happen later
Example
The decisions we make now could **lead up to** major outcomes in the future.
phrasal-verb
lead with
mit einer höflichen oder positiven Aussage beginnen, bevor man Kritik übt
Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to **lead with** appreciation before giving feedback.
idiom
leaf through
die Seiten eines Buches oder Magazins beiläufig durchblättern
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
phrasal-verb
leak out
versehenlich bekannt werden; aus dem Geheimnis entkommen
Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information **leaked out** before the official announcement.
phrasal-verb
lean back on
sich auf jemanden oder etwas verlassen für Unterstützung
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I **lean back on** my team for help.
phrasal-verb
lean emotionally on
sich auf jemanden für emotionale Unterstützung verlassen
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
phrasal-verb
lean forward
Interesse und emotionale Beteiligung in einem Gespräch zeigen
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
phrasal-verb
lean in to
emotionale Herausforderungen mit Mut annehmen oder ihnen gegenübertreten
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.