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phrasal-verb
push through setbacks
weiter versuchen und nicht aufgeben, selbst wenn man mit Schwierigkeiten oder Misserfolgen konfrontiert ist
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
phrasal-verb
push through with hope
weiter mit Glauben und Optimismus versuchen
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
phrasal-verb
push up
etwas im Wert oder Preis erhöhen
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
idiom
push your luck
ein Risiko eingehen, in der Hoffnung auf mehr Erfolg
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
idiom
Push yourself
Versuche, besser zu werden oder deine Grenzen zu überschreiten.
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
phrasal-verb
push yourself forward
Initiative ergreifen oder trotz Hindernissen vorankommen
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
idiom
push yourself to the limit
maximale Anstrengung unternehmen, auch wenn es schwer ist
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
idiom
pushing the envelope
über die gewohnten Grenzen oder Grenzen hinausgehen; innovieren
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
idiom
put a spin on
Information so präsentieren, dass sie die Wahrnehmung der Menschen beeinflusst
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
phrasal-verb
put across
eine Idee klar kommunizieren
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
idiom
put all your cards on the table
ehrlich sein und alle Fakten in einer Diskussion offenbaren
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
idiom
Put all your eggs in one basket
alles auf eine einzige Gelegenheit setzen
Meaning
to risk everything on a single opportunity
Example
Don’t **put all your eggs in one basket**; invest in different sectors.
phrasal-verb
put aside
Geld für die Zukunft sparen
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
phrasal-verb
put aside funds
Geld für einen bestimmten Zweck sparen
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
phrasal-verb
put away
etwas an seinen richtigen Platz legen oder aufräumen
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
phrasal-verb
put away your phone
aufhören, das Telefon zu benutzen und es beiseite zu legen
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
phrasal-verb
put back
etwas an seinen Platz zurücklegen; ein Ereignis verschieben
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
phrasal-verb
put behind
etwas Unangenehmes vergessen und weitermachen
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
phrasal-verb
put by
Geld für die Zukunft sparen
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
phrasal-verb
put down
etwas auf eine Oberfläche legen; jemanden kritisieren oder beleidigen
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
idiom
put down roots
sich niederlassen und an einem Ort Fuß fassen
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
phrasal-verb
put down to
etwas einer Ursache zuschreiben
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
idiom
put first things first
sich zuerst auf die wichtigsten Dinge konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
phrasal-verb
put forward
eine Idee vorschlagen; vorschlagen
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.