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phrasal-verb
map out a growth plan
Schritte entwerfen, die dir helfen, dich beruflich weiterzuentwickeln
Meaning
to design steps that will help you develop professionally
Example
I **map out a growth plan** each quarter with my mentor.
phrasal-verb
map out a plan
sorgfältig Schritte planen oder entwerfen, um ein Ziel zu erreichen
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
phrasal-verb
map out choices
verschiedene Optionen mit ihren Details auflisten
Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We **map out choices** before deciding which project to take on.
phrasal-verb
map out for
jeden Schritt sorgfältig für einen bestimmten Zweck planen
Meaning
to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose
Example
We **mapped out for** the fundraiser so nothing would be missed.
phrasal-verb
march on
trotz Schwierigkeiten weiterhin auf ein Ziel zuzugehen
Meaning
to continue advancing toward a goal despite difficulties
Example
The demonstrators **marched on** the capital demanding justice.
idiom
march to the beat of your own drum
unabhängig handeln und eigenen Ideen folgen
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
idiom
mark down
den preis von etwas senken
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
phrasal-verb
mark out
um einen speziellen kulturellen Raum oder ein Ereignis zu kennzeichnen oder zu definieren
Meaning
to distinguish or define a special cultural space or event
Example
They **marked out** an area in the village square for the cultural exhibition.
idiom
mark up
den Preis von etwas erhöhen
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
idiom
market forces
die wirtschaftlichen Faktoren, die das Angebot und die Nachfrage von Waren und Dienstleistungen auf einem Markt beeinflussen
Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by **market forces**, as demand for the product rises.
idiom
market share
der Anteil eines Marktes, der von einem bestimmten Unternehmen oder Produkt kontrolliert wird
Meaning
the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product
Example
The company increased its **market share** after launching the new product.
idiom
Masterpiece
Ein Werk hervorragender Kunst oder Handwerkskunst.
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
idiom
masterpiece in the making
etwas, das sich zu etwas Großem entwickelt
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
idiom
match made in heaven
ein perfektes romantisches Paar
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
idiom
mea culpa
ein Ausdruck, um seine eigene Schuld zuzugeben
Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public **mea culpa** for his earlier comments.
idiom
measure out
eine bestimmte Menge abmessen und trennen
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
idiom
measure twice, cut once
vor dem Handeln sorgfältig planen
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
idiom
measure up
den erwarteten Standards entsprechen
Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to **measure up** to the team’s standards.
phrasal-verb
measure up to
ein erforderliches ethisches oder berufliches Niveau erreichen
Meaning
to meet a required ethical or professional standard
Example
All employees are expected to **measure up to** the company’s moral values.
idiom
media circus
eine übermäßige oder sensationelle Medienberichterstattung
Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
idiom
Media frenzy
Übermäßige Medienaufmerksamkeit oder Aufregung über eine Geschichte.
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
idiom
meet and greet
eine Veranstaltung, bei der sich Menschen treffen und sich vorstellen
Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a **meet and greet** for new employees.
idiom
meet halfway
einen Kompromiss eingehen, indem man einen Teil dessen akzeptiert, was jede Person will
Meaning
to compromise by agreeing to part of what each person wants
Example
We decided to **meet halfway** and agree on a fair price.
idiom
meet someone halfway
mit jemandem einen Kompromiss eingehen
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.