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idiom
spark an idea
jemandem eine neue Idee oder Gedanken verursachen
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
phrasal-verb
spark creativity
kreatives Denken oder Ideen inspirieren
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
phrasal-verb
spark off
jemanden dazu bringen, sich aufgeregt oder emotional zu fühlen
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
phrasal-verb
spark off ideas
neue kreative Gedanken auslösen oder inspirieren
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.
phrasal-verb
spark off unrest
Wut oder Protest plötzlich verursachen
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
phrasal-verb
spark up
etwas Fröhliches oder Lebendiges beginnen, wie ein Lächeln oder ein Gespräch
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
phrasal-verb
speak about
über ein bestimmtes Thema oder Problem sprechen
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
phrasal-verb
speak across borders
effektiv mit Menschen aus anderen Ländern kommunizieren
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
phrasal-verb
speak against
etwas oder jemanden kritisieren oder sich dagegen aussprechen
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
phrasal-verb
speak around
über ein Thema sprechen, ohne es direkt anzusprechen
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
phrasal-verb
speak down to
mit jemandem sprechen, als wäre er weniger intelligent
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
phrasal-verb
speak fondly of
mit Wärme oder Zuneigung über jemanden sprechen
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
phrasal-verb
speak for
die Meinung oder Sichtweise von jemandem vertreten
Meaning
to represent someone’s opinion or view
Example
I can’t **speak for** everyone, but I think this idea is worth trying.
phrasal-verb
speak for others
Bedenken im Namen von abwesenden Personen äußern
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
phrasal-verb
speak for unity
Meinungen äußern, die globale Harmonie und Verständnis fördern
Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
phrasal-verb
speak for yourself
höflich klarstellen, dass deine Meinung sich von der einer anderen Person unterscheidet
Meaning
to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's
Example
You may think it’s boring, but please **speak for yourself**.
phrasal-verb
speak from
eine Meinung basierend auf persönlicher Erfahrung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.
phrasal-verb
speak from experience
seine Meinung höflich auf persönliche Erfahrungen stützen
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
idiom
Speak from the heart
Ehrlich und aufrichtig sprechen.
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
phrasal-verb
speak glowingly about
mit großer Begeisterung und Lob sprechen
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
phrasal-verb
speak highly of
jemanden oder etwas loben
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
phrasal-verb
speak kindly of
positive Dinge über jemanden sagen als eine Form der Wertschätzung
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
phrasal-verb
speak kindly to
sanfte und respektvolle Worte verwenden, wenn man mit jemandem spricht
Meaning
to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
Example
Always **speak kindly to** others even when you disagree.
idiom
speak of the devil
wird gesagt, wenn jemand auftaucht, während man gerade über ihn spricht
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!