Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
put the plan into action
mit der Umsetzung eines Plans oder einer Idee beginnen
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
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put the team on your back
die Verantwortung übernehmen, ein Team zu führen und die Last zu tragen
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
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put to the test
auf die Probe stellen
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
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put two and two together
etwas durch logisches Denken herausfinden
Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
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Put up walls
Emotionale Mauern oder Distanz zu anderen aufbauen.
Meaning
To create emotional barriers or distance from others.
Example
After the breakup, she **put up walls** and stopped trusting people.
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put words in someone’s mouth
jemandem Worte in den Mund legen
Meaning
to say someone said something they did not
Example
Don’t **put words in my mouth**—I never said that!
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Put your best foot forward
versuchen, so hart wie möglich zu arbeiten
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
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put your faith in
jemanden oder etwas vertrauen oder an etwas glauben
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone or something
Example
She decided to **put her faith in** her friends to help her.
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put your faith in someone
jemandem vollständig vertrauen
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
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put your faith in the hands of
jemandem etwas Wichtiges anvertrauen
Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
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put your feet up
nach einer harten Arbeitspause entspannen
Meaning
to relax after a period of hard work
Example
After the long day, I just want to **put my feet up**.
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put your foot down
seine Autorität durchsetzen oder eine feste Entscheidung treffen
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
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put your foot in it
etwas Peinliches oder Unangemessenes aus Versehen sagen
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
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put your foot in your mouth
etwas Peinliches oder Unangemessenes sagen
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her age.
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Put your heads together
Ein Problem gemeinsam besprechen und lösen.
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
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put your heart and soul into something
etwas mit großem Einsatz und Leidenschaft tun
Meaning
to do something with great effort and passion
Example
She **put her heart and soul into** her new business.
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Put your heart into it
Etwas mit vollem Einsatz und Begeisterung tun.
Meaning
To do something with full effort and enthusiasm.
Example
If you **put your heart into it**, you’ll achieve great results.
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put your money where your mouth is
seine Worte mit Taten oder Geld unterstützen
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
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put your nose to the grindstone
hart arbeiten und sich auf etwas konzentrieren
Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
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put your shoulder to the wheel
mit etwas hart arbeiten beginnen
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
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Put your thinking cap on
Anfangen, gründlich über etwas nachzudenken
Meaning
To start thinking carefully about something
Example
It’s time to **put your thinking cap on** for the quiz.
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put your trust in
Vertrauen in jemanden oder etwas haben
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
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Put your trust in God
Vertraue auf den Glauben an Gott, um dich zu führen oder zu helfen.
Meaning
To rely on faith in God to guide or help you.
Example
In difficult times, she chooses to **put her trust in God**.
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Put your trust in someone
An jemandes Ehrlichkeit oder Fähigkeit glauben
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.