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on the spot
eine Entscheidung sofort treffen
Meaning
to make a decision immediately
Example
He was asked to decide **on the spot**.
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on the stand
als Zeuge im Gericht aussagen
Meaning
testifying as a witness in court
Example
She was nervous when she was **on the stand**.
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on the stump
für ein politisches Amt werben, besonders durch öffentliche Reden
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
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on the tip of one's tongue
wenn du dich fast an etwas erinnerst, aber nicht ganz
Meaning
when you can almost remember something but not quite
Example
His name is **on the tip of my tongue**, but I can’t recall it.
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on the up and up
ehrlich; aufrichtig; an keinem Fehlverhalten beteiligt
Meaning
honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing
Example
She’s always been **on the up and up** with me.
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on the warpath
sehr wütend und bereit, sich zu streiten oder zu kämpfen
Meaning
very angry and likely to argue or fight
Example
She was **on the warpath** after hearing the bad news.
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on the witness stand
vor Gericht aussagen
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
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on the world stage
auf der internationalen Bühne
Meaning
in the international arena or community
Example
The country's economy is now strong **on the world stage**.
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on thin ice
in einer riskanten oder gefährlichen Situation
Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
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on top of the world
sich extrem glücklich und erfolgreich fühlen
Meaning
to feel extremely happy and successful
Example
After winning the award, he felt **on top of the world**.
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on trial
getestet oder beurteilt werden
Meaning
being tested or judged
Example
The company is **on trial** for violating privacy laws.
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on your last legs
völlig erschöpft oder kurz davor zusammenzubrechen
Meaning
completely exhausted or near collapse
Example
After working 18 hours straight, I was **on my last legs**.
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on your own shoulders
für etwas selbst verantwortlich sein
Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests **on your own shoulders**.
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on your plate
etwas, das deine Verantwortung oder Aufgabe ist, zu erledigen
Meaning
something that is your responsibility or job to handle
Example
I have too much **on my plate** right now with all the projects.
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on your shoulders
verwendet, wenn jemand die Verantwortung für etwas hat
Meaning
used when someone has responsibility for something
Example
The success of this plan rests **on your shoulders**.
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once bitten, twice shy
nach einer unangenehmen Erfahrung bist du vorsichtig, um zu vermeiden, dass es wieder passiert
Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
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once in a blue moon
sehr selten
Meaning
very rarely
Example
I only see him **once in a blue moon**.
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once in a while
manchmal, aber nicht sehr oft
Meaning
sometimes, but not very often
Example
I enjoy eating out **once in a while**, but I prefer home-cooked meals.
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one in a million
sehr besonders oder selten
Meaning
very special or rare
Example
Her kindness makes her **one in a million**.
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One step at a time
Aufgaben schrittweise und nicht alles auf einmal erledigen.
Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take **one step at a time**.
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online presence
die Existenz und Aktivität einer Person oder eines Unternehmens im Internet
Meaning
the existence and activity of a person or business on the internet
Example
A strong **online presence** is essential for digital marketing.
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Open a can of worms
Etwas beginnen, das viele neue Probleme verursacht.
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
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open a new chapter
eine neue Phase oder Periode im Leben beginnen
Meaning
to begin a new stage or period in life
Example
Graduating from university **opened a new chapter** in her life.
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open a Pandora’s box
etwas beginnen, das viele unerwartete Probleme verursacht
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.