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idiom
let something slip
etwas unbeabsichtigt sagen, was geheim bleiben sollte
Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She **let it slip** that she was moving abroad.
phrasal-verb
let stress fade out
den Stress allmählich verschwinden oder verringern lassen
Meaning
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
Example
After meditation, I could feel my worries **fade out** slowly.
phrasal-verb
let tension out
Angestautem Stress oder Druck loslassen
Meaning
to release built-up stress or pressure
Example
Exercise helps you **let tension out** after a tough day.
idiom
let the cat out of the bag
ein Geheimnis versehentlich verraten
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
idiom
Let the dust settle
warte, bis sich eine Situation beruhigt und klärt
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
phrasal-verb
let through
Gefühle natürlich durchlassen, ohne sie zu widerstehen
Meaning
to allow emotions to pass naturally without resisting them
Example
It’s okay to **let through** your sadness and then move on.
phrasal-verb
let up
wenn schlechtes Wetter oder Regen weniger stark wird oder aufhört
Meaning
when bad weather or rain becomes less strong or stops
Example
The rain finally **let up** after hours of storm.
idiom
let your hair down
sich entspannen und frei genießen
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone **let their hair down**.
idiom
let your imagination run wild
sich erlauben, frei und kreativ zu denken
Meaning
to allow yourself to think freely and creatively
Example
When writing stories, I always **let my imagination run wild**.
phrasal-verb
let yourself breathe
sich selbst Zeit geben, um sich zu entspannen und zu beruhigen
Meaning
to allow yourself time to relax and calm down
Example
You should **let yourself breathe** when things get overwhelming.
phrasal-verb
let yourself feel
erlaube dir selbst, Emotionen zu erleben, anstatt sie zu unterdrücken
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions instead of suppressing them
Example
It’s okay to **let yourself feel** sad sometimes.
phrasal-verb
let yourself go
sich entspannen und ohne Sorgen genießen
Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to **let yourself go** and stop overthinking.
phrasal-verb
let yourself heal
dir Zeit und Raum geben, um emotional zu heilen
Meaning
to allow yourself time and space to recover emotionally
Example
It’s okay to rest and **let yourself heal** after a painful breakup.
phrasal-verb
let yourself rest
sich selbst erlauben, eine Pause zu machen und sich zu entspannen
Meaning
to allow yourself to take a break and relax
Example
You should **let yourself rest** after such a long day.
phrasal-verb
level emotions
den eigenen emotionalen Zustand stabilisieren; Hochs und Tiefs vermeiden
Meaning
to stabilize one's emotional state; to avoid highs and lows
Example
He practices meditation daily to **level emotions**.
phrasal-verb
level off
aufhören zu steigen oder zu fallen und stabil bleiben
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and remain steady
Example
After a rapid increase, the sales figures **leveled off**.
phrasal-verb
level off at
aufhören zu steigen oder zu fallen und auf einem konstanten Niveau bleiben
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth **leveled off at** around 6%.
phrasal-verb
level out
aufhören zu steigen oder zu fallen und stabil werden
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to **level out** by the end of the year.
idiom
level playing field
eine faire Situation, in der jeder die gleichen Chancen hat
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a **level playing field** for all teams.
idiom
level the playing field
eine Situation fair für alle machen
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
idiom
level up
sich verbessern oder auf ein höheres Niveau aufsteigen
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
phrasal-verb
level up professionally
seine beruflichen Fähigkeiten oder Position verbessern
Meaning
to improve your professional skills or position
Example
He took online courses to **level up professionally**.
phrasal-verb
level up skills
Fähigkeiten oder Qualifikationen verbessern oder aktualisieren
Meaning
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
Example
Professionals often need to **level up skills** to stay competitive.
phrasal-verb
level with someone
mit einer person vollständig ehrlich sein
Meaning
to be completely honest with a person
Example
I'll **level with you** about the team's chances.