Expression Cards
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idiom
not the sharpest tool in the shed
nicht sehr intelligent
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
idiom
note down
etwas aufschreiben, um es sich zu merken
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
phrasal-verb
note down for
etwas aufschreiben, damit es später für einen Zweck verwendet werden kann
Meaning
to write something so it can be used later for a purpose
Example
Please **note this down for** the monthly review meeting.
idiom
nothing to write home about
nichts Besonderes oder Interessantes
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
idiom
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
man kann nichts erreichen, wenn man keine Risiken eingeht
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
idiom
nudge into
jemanden sanft ermutigen, etwas zu tun
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
phrasal-verb
nudge teammates gently
Kollegen höflich an etwas erinnern
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
idiom
nurture talent
jemandes Fähigkeiten und Talente helfen zu wachsen und sich zu entwickeln
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
idiom
nuts and bolts
die grundlegenden praktischen Details von etwas
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.