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idiom
make up for
etwas wettmachen
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
make up to
etwas Gutes für jemanden tun, um Reue für etwas Falsches zu zeigen
Meaning
to do something nice for someone to show regret for something wrong
Example
He bought her flowers to **make up to** her after their argument.
phrasal-verb
make up with
nach einem streit wieder freunde werden
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
After a heated argument, the sisters finally **made up with** each other.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
manage with
mit dem auskommen, was verfügbar ist
Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to **manage with** what we have for now.
idiom
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.
idiom
Many hands make light work
Arbeit wird leichter, wenn viele Menschen helfen.
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
phrasal-verb
map against
etwas mit einem Standard oder Benchmark vergleichen
Meaning
to compare something with a standard or benchmark
Example
Finance **maps against** last year's numbers before approving raises.
phrasal-verb
map forward
die Richtung oder Schritte für den zukünftigen Fortschritt planen
Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team **map forward** their long-term strategy.
phrasal-verb
map onto
mit einem bestimmten Plan oder einer Idee übereinstimmen oder sich verbinden
Meaning
to match or connect with a particular plan or idea
Example
Your skills **map onto** the company’s long-term vision perfectly.
idiom
map out
etwas im Detail planen
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.