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phrasal-verb
shift over to
von einem System, Prozess oder einer Denkweise zu einer anderen wechseln
Meaning
to move from one system, process, or mindset to another
Example
They decided to **shift over to** digital platforms for better flexibility.
phrasal-verb
shift perspective
die Art und Weise ändern, wie du über Misserfolg denkst
Meaning
to change the way you think about failure
Example
Try to **shift perspective** and see failure as a learning step.
phrasal-verb
shift to
den Fokus, die Methode oder die Verantwortung verschieben oder ändern
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
phrasal-verb
shift toward
den Fokus, die Haltung oder die Richtung in Richtung auf etwas Neues ändern
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
phrasal-verb
shift toward innovation
sich mehr auf die Schaffung neuer Ideen oder Technologien konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
phrasal-verb
shine a light on
Information offenlegen, damit die Leute es bemerken
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
phrasal-verb
shine on
trotz Schwierigkeiten weiterhin fröhlich und positiv sein
Meaning
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
Example
Even in tough times, she continues to **shine on**.
phrasal-verb
shine through
dein Selbstvertrauen oder Talent trotz Herausforderungen klar zeigen
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
phrasal-verb
shine through challenges
positivität und selbstvertrauen in schwierigkeiten aufrechterhalten
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
phrasal-verb
ship out goods
Waren an einen anderen Ort senden, besonders ins Ausland
Meaning
to send goods to another place, especially abroad
Example
They will **ship out goods** to Europe by the end of this month.
phrasal-verb
ship out to
Waren an ein Ziel versenden
Meaning
to send goods to a destination
Example
The factory **ships out to** regional stores every Thursday.
idiom
shocked to the core
tief erschüttert oder verstört
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
phrasal-verb
shoot for
versuchen, ein Ziel zu erreichen oder auf etwas hohes zu zielen
Meaning
to try to achieve a goal or aim for something high
Example
You should always **shoot for** the highest standards.
idiom
shoot for the moon
etwas sehr hohes oder ehrgeiziges anstreben
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
idiom
shoot for the stars
etwas sehr Ehrgeiziges anstreben
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
idiom
shoot from the hip
sprechen oder handeln, ohne sorgfältig nachzudenken
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
phrasal-verb
shoot up
plötzlich und schnell steigen
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
phrasal-verb
shop around
die Preise vergleichen, bevor man etwas kauft
Meaning
to compare prices before buying something
Example
Always **shop around** before making a big purchase.
phrasal-verb
shop around for
Preise oder Produkte vor dem Kauf vergleichen
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
idiom
shop till you drop
lange einkaufen gehen, bis man müde ist
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
idiom
shore up
etwas stärken oder unterstützen
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
phrasal-verb
shore up against
etwas stärken oder unterstützen, um Misserfolg in einer Krise zu verhindern
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
phrasal-verb
shore up confidence
glauben und Vertrauen in die Wirtschaft unterstützen oder stärken
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
phrasal-verb
shore up reserves
finanzielle Reserven stärken oder unterstützen
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.