Expression Cards
875 cards available.
phrasal-verb
show off with
etwas zeigen oder benutzen, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen
Meaning
to display or use something to attract attention
Example
She loves to **show off with** her stylish outfits.
idiom
show one's true colors
seinen wahren Charakter oder seine wahren Gefühle zeigen, oft nachdem man sie verborgen hat
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
phrasal-verb
show out
jemanden bis zur Tür begleiten, wenn er geht
Meaning
to accompany someone to the door when they are leaving
Example
The manager **showed out** the clients after the meeting.
phrasal-verb
show over
jemanden auf eine kurze Tour durch einen Ort mitnehmen
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
phrasal-verb
show respect
sich höflich verhalten und die Gefühle oder Meinungen anderer ehren
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
phrasal-verb
show respect for
Ehre oder Respekt gegenüber etwas oder jemandem zeigen
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
idiom
show someone the ropes
jemandem beibringen, wie man eine Aufgabe erledigt
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
phrasal-verb
show thanks for
Wertschätzung durch Worte oder Taten zeigen
Meaning
to display appreciation through words or actions
Example
She baked cookies to **show thanks for** her neighbor’s kindness.
idiom
show the ropes
jemandem beibringen, wie man einen Job oder eine Aufgabe macht
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
phrasal-verb
show through
durch etwas sichtbar sein; teilweise gesehen werden
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
phrasal-verb
show through on
auf etwas sichtbar oder bemerkbar sein
Meaning
to be visible or noticeable on something
Example
The stain **shows through on** the white fabric.
idiom
show true colors
seinen wahren Charakter oder seine Absichten zeigen
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
phrasal-verb
show up
bei einer Veranstaltung erscheinen oder ankommen
Meaning
to appear or arrive at an event
Example
Even though it was raining, most guests **showed up** on time.
phrasal-verb
show up as
in einer bestimmten Weise erscheinen
Meaning
to appear in a particular way or form
Example
Your mistake **shows up as** a red mark on the report.
phrasal-verb
show up at
zu einer Veranstaltung oder einem Ort erscheinen
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place
Example
Many guests didn't **show up at** the party until midnight.
phrasal-verb
show up for
für jemanden da sein, wenn er dich braucht
Meaning
to be present for someone when they need you
Example
Real friends always **show up for** each other.
phrasal-verb
show up in
in einem bestimmten Ort oder einer bestimmten Situation erscheinen oder bemerkt werden
Meaning
to appear or be noticed in a specific place or situation
Example
His name **showed up in** the final list of winners.
phrasal-verb
show up late
später als erwartet ankommen
Meaning
to arrive later than expected
Example
He always **shows up late** for work.
idiom
show who's boss
den Leuten deine Autorität zeigen
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
idiom
show your true colors
sein wahres Gesicht oder seine wahren Absichten zeigen
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
phrasal-verb
shrink back
aus Angst vor etwas zurückweichen
Meaning
to move away from something because of fear
Example
The child **shrank back** when the dog barked loudly.
phrasal-verb
shrug off
ein Gefühl oder Problem ignorieren oder abtun
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem
Example
He tried to **shrug off** his disappointment.
phrasal-verb
shuffle ideas around
verschiedene Gedanken neu anordnen, um einen neuen Ansatz zu finden
Meaning
to rearrange different thoughts to find a new approach
Example
Designers **shuffle ideas around** until a better concept appears.
phrasal-verb
shut down
einen Computer oder ein System ausschalten
Meaning
to turn off a computer or system
Example
Make sure to **shut down** your computer before leaving.