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phrasal-verb
slow within
intern zur Ruhe kommen und seine Emotionen ohne Urteil beobachten
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
phrasal-verb
slow your pace
langsamer bewegen oder arbeiten, um Stress abzubauen
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
phrasal-verb
slow yourself down
verringere dein Tempo, um Stress oder Erschöpfung zu vermeiden
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
idiom
small potatoes
etwas Unbedeutendes oder von geringem Wert
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
idiom
small talk
lockeres oder höfliches Gespräch über unwichtige Themen
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
idiom
smart cookie
eine kluge und intelligente Person
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
phrasal-verb
smash into
gewaltsam in etwas fahren
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
idiom
smear campaign
ein Versuch, den Ruf von jemandem durch falsche Anschuldigungen oder Klatsch zu schädigen
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
idiom
smell a rat
etwas Verdächtiges oder Unredliches vermuten
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
phrasal-verb
smile at
Wärme oder Dankbarkeit durch ein Lächeln ausdrücken
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
idiom
smile from ear to ear
ein großes, breites Lächeln zeigen, das Glück ausdrückt
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
idiom
smoke and mirrors
etwas, das dazu dient, zu täuschen oder zu verwirren
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
idiom
smoke-filled room
ein Ort, an dem mächtige Menschen heimlich Entscheidungen treffen
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
die Emotionen oder Probleme weniger rau oder intensiv machen
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
phrasal-verb
smooth out differences
Meinungsverschiedenheiten lösen oder die Dinge einfacher laufen lassen
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
phrasal-verb
smooth out fluctuations
die Schwankungen verringern und etwas stabiler machen
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
idiom
smooth over
ein Problem weniger ernst erscheinen lassen
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
phrasal-verb
smooth over conflicts
die Spannung nach einem Streit verringern
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
idiom
smooth sailing
eine Situation ohne Probleme oder Schwierigkeiten
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
idiom
smooth things over
eine schlechte Situation beruhigen, indem man ruhig damit umgeht
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
phrasal-verb
smooth things over with
Frieden mit jemandem nach einem Streit wiederherstellen
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
phrasal-verb
snack on
kleine Mengen von Lebensmitteln zwischen den Mahlzeiten essen
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
phrasal-verb
snap at
wütend und schnell mit jemandem sprechen
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
phrasal-verb
snap back
scharf antworten, wenn man wütend oder verärgert ist
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.