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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
pull the plug
etwas beenden; die Unterstützung für ein Projekt oder eine Aktivität einstellen
Meaning
to stop something; to end support for a project or activity
Example
The company decided to **pull the plug** on the outdated app.
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pull the strings
jemanden oder etwas heimlich kontrollieren oder beeinflussen
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
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pull the wool over someone’s eyes
jemanden täuschen oder betrügen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
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Pull through
Eine schwierige Situation überstehen oder sich davon erholen.
Meaning
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
Example
He was very sick, but he **pulled through** in the end.
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Pull together
Als Gruppe zusammenarbeiten, um etwas zu erreichen.
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
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pull your socks up
sich anstrengen, um die eigene Leistung zu verbessern
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
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pull your weight
seinen Anteil der Arbeit leisten
Meaning
to do your fair share of work
Example
Everyone needs to **pull their weight** if we want to finish this project on time.
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pull yourself together
die Kontrolle über deine Emotionen oder dein Verhalten wiedererlangen
Meaning
to regain control of your emotions or behavior
Example
Stop crying and **pull yourself together** – we need to find a solution.
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pulling strings
Einfluss nutzen, um etwas zu erreichen
Meaning
using influence to get something done
Example
He got the engineering contract by **pulling strings**.
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pulling the strings
etwas oder jemanden heimlich kontrollieren
Meaning
to control something or someone secretly
Example
Everyone knows he’s **pulling the strings** behind the scenes.
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Pump money into
Große Geldbeträge investieren, um Wachstum zu fördern.
Meaning
To invest large amounts of money to boost growth.
Example
The government plans to **pump money into** infrastructure projects.
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pumped up
voller Energie und Aufregung
Meaning
full of energy and excitement
Example
He was **pumped up** before the big presentation.
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puppy love
eine junge oder unschuldige Art von Liebe
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
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push someone's buttons
jemanden absichtlich ärgern oder aufregen
Meaning
to deliberately annoy or upset someone
Example
He knows how to **push her buttons** when they argue.
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push the algorithm
die Grenzen oder die Leistung eines KI-Systems testen
Meaning
to test the limits or performance of an AI system
Example
The engineers wanted to **push the algorithm** further to improve accuracy.
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push the envelope
über die üblichen Grenzen hinausgehen; mutig innovieren
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
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push the right buttons
genau das tun, was nötig ist, um das gewünschte Ergebnis zu erzielen
Meaning
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
Example
She knows how to **push the right buttons** to impress her boss.
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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**.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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