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phrasal-verb
phase through
sich allmählich durch Phasen der Veränderung bewegen
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
idiom
phishing
Eine Methode, um persönliche Informationen mit betrügerischen E-Mails, Websites oder anderen Kommunikationsmitteln zu sammeln.
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
idiom
phishing attack
ein betrügerischer Versuch, sensible Informationen zu erhalten, indem man sich als vertrauenswürdige Entität ausgibt
Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a **phishing attack**.
idiom
phishing attempt
ein Versuch, jemanden zu täuschen, um persönliche oder vertrauliche Informationen preiszugeben, indem man vorgibt, eine vertrauenswürdige Entität zu sein
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
idiom
phishing expedition
ein Versuch, vertrauliche Informationen durch Täuschung zu erhalten
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
idiom
phishing for information
Versuchen, vertrauliche Informationen zu erhalten, indem man sich als vertrauenswürdige Entität ausgibt
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
idiom
Photo finish
ein sehr knappes Rennen
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
idiom
pick a fight
absichtlich einen Streit anfangen
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
phrasal-verb
pick apart
etwas im Detail kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize something in detail
Example
The reviewer **picked apart** the movie for its weak plot.
phrasal-verb
pick apart from
von anderen unterscheiden oder trennen
Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
phrasal-verb
pick at
nur kleine Mengen Essen ohne Interesse essen
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
phrasal-verb
pick back up
etwas nach einer Pause fortsetzen
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
idiom
pick holes in something
Fehler in etwas finden, besonders wenn es nicht notwendig ist
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
phrasal-verb
pick off
eins nach dem anderen schießen oder entfernen
Meaning
to shoot or remove one by one
Example
The sniper **picked off** the enemies from a distance.
phrasal-verb
pick on
jemanden unfair behandeln oder wiederholt kritisieren
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
idiom
pick oneself up
sich von einem Rückschlag oder Misserfolg erholen
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
phrasal-verb
pick out
etwas wählen, das dir gefällt
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
phrasal-verb
pick out of
aus einer Gruppe auswählen
Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
phrasal-verb
pick over
Dinge sorgfältig untersuchen, um das beste auszuwählen
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.
idiom
pick someone’s brain
jemanden um Rat oder Ideen bitten, der sich gut auskennt
Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to **pick your brain** about this project idea.
phrasal-verb
pick through
durch Dinge schauen, um zu finden, was man will
Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
phrasal-verb
pick up
sich nach einer Verlangsamung verbessern oder erhöhen
Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
phrasal-verb
pick up after
nach jemandem aufräumen oder säubern
Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
phrasal-verb
pick up for
etwas verbessern oder sich für etwas erholen
Meaning
to improve or recover for something
Example
Sales usually **pick up for** the holidays.