Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
roll with it
eine Situation so akzeptieren, wie sie kommt, und ruhig damit umgehen
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
idiom
roll with laughter
unkontrolliert lachen
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
idiom
roll with the punches
sich an schwierigkeiten anpassen und weitermachen
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
idiom
rolling in money
eine Menge Geld haben
Meaning
having a lot of money
Example
After his business took off, he’s been **rolling in money**.
idiom
Rome wasn’t built in a day
Wichtige Dinge brauchen Zeit, um erreicht zu werden.
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
phrasal-verb
root for
jemanden in einem Wettbewerb oder einer schwierigen Situation unterstützen
Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all **rooting for** you to succeed in your exam.
phrasal-verb
root in
tief mit etwas verbunden oder darauf basierend
Meaning
to be based on or connected to something deeply
Example
Our customs are **rooted in** ancient beliefs.
phrasal-verb
root out
etwas vollständig eliminieren oder loswerden
Meaning
to eliminate or get rid of something completely
Example
The government vowed to **root out** corruption at every level.
idiom
rope in
jemanden überzeugen, an einer Aktivität teilzunehmen
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in** to help with the charity event.
phrasal-verb
rope in for
jemanden überreden, an einer Aktivität teilzunehmen
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in for** the weekend volunteer drive.
idiom
rope off
einen Bereich mit einem Seil oder Hindernis absperren
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
idiom
rough patch
eine schwierige oder problematische Zeit
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
phrasal-verb
round on
plötzlich jemanden wütend angreifen oder kritisieren
Meaning
to suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily
Example
He suddenly **rounded on** his friend for lying to him.
idiom
rub someone the wrong way
jemanden unabsichtlich verärgern oder nerven
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
idiom
rule of law
das Prinzip, dass jeder dem Gesetz unterworfen ist
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
idiom
rule of thumb
ein allgemeines praktisches Prinzip basierend auf Erfahrung
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
idiom
rule out
entscheiden, dass etwas nicht möglich ist
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
phrasal-verb
rule over
die Kontrolle oder Autorität über ein Land oder Menschen haben
Meaning
to have control or authority over a country or people
Example
The king **ruled over** the entire region for decades.
idiom
rule the roost
die mächtigste Person in einer Gruppe oder Familie sein
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
idiom
rule with an iron fist
Menschen sehr streng und hart kontrollieren
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
idiom
rules are made to be broken
manchmal ist es in Ordnung, Regeln zu brechen
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
idiom
run a tight ship
Eine Organisation oder Gruppe effizient und strikt führen
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
phrasal-verb
run across
etwas oder jemanden zufällig finden oder treffen
Meaning
to find or meet something or someone by chance
Example
I **ran across** an interesting article online.
phrasal-verb
run after
jemanden oder etwas verfolgen
Meaning
to chase someone or something
Example
The kids **ran after** their dog in the backyard.