Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
make someone's day
jemanden sehr glücklich machen
Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really **made my day**!
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make someone's jaw drop
jemanden sehr überraschen oder erstaunen
Meaning
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Example
Her stunning dress **made everyone's jaw drop**.
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make strides
sichtbare Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really **made strides** in product development.
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make the grade
den gewünschten Standard oder das gewünschte Niveau erreichen
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
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Make the most of something
Etwas in vollem Umfang nutzen.
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
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make the same mistake twice
einen Fehler wiederholen, obwohl man weiß, dass es falsch ist
Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to **make the same mistake twice**.
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make the tough calls
schwierige Entscheidungen in herausfordernden Situationen treffen
Meaning
to make difficult decisions in challenging situations
Example
Being a leader means sometimes having to **make the tough calls**.
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make up
sich nach einem Streit oder Kampf versöhnen
Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always **make up** after small arguments.
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make up for
etwas wettmachen
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
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Make up for lost time
Etwas schneller tun, um verlorene Zeit wettzumachen.
Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
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Make up one's mind
Sich entscheiden oder zu einem Schluss kommen.
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
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make up with someone
wieder Freunde werden nach einem Streit
Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to **make up with each other**.
idiom
make up your mind
etwas entscheiden
Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to **make up your mind** about which job to take.
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make waves
Probleme verursachen oder einen signifikanten Einfluss haben
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
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make your blood run cold
extreme Angst oder Schrecken verursachen
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
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make your dreams come true
das zu erreichen, was man sich immer gewünscht hat
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
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make your mark
eine Unterscheidung oder Anerkennung erreichen
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
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make your own luck
Gelegenheiten für sich selbst durch Anstrengung schaffen
Meaning
to create opportunities for yourself through effort
Example
Don’t wait for miracles — **make your own luck**.
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make yourself at home
sich zu Hause fühlen und entspannen
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
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make yourself clear
sich so ausdrücken, dass andere dich leicht verstehen
Meaning
to express yourself so that others understand you easily
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
idiom
malware
Software, das entwickelt wurde, um Computer oder Netzwerke zu schädigen oder zu stören
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
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mama’s boy
ein Mann, der übermäßig an seiner Mutter hängt
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
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man’s best friend
eine gebräuchliche Redewendung für einen Hund, die Loyalität und Freundschaft symbolisiert
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
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manna from heaven
ein unerwartetes Geschenk oder Segen
Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was **manna from heaven** during the tough month.