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idiom
spread the love
Freundlichkeit und Zuneigung gegenüber anderen zeigen
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
idiom
spread the word
vielen Menschen von etwas erzählen
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
phrasal-verb
spread through
sich durch ein Gebiet oder eine Gruppe ausbreiten oder bewegen
Meaning
to extend or move through an area or group
Example
Global culture has **spread through** digital media and communication networks.
idiom
Spread too thin
Versuchen, zu viele Dinge gleichzeitig zu tun, ohne Energie für eines übrig zu lassen.
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
idiom
spread your wings
anfangen, neue und unabhängige Dinge zu tun
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
idiom
spring for
für etwas bezahlen, besonders als Geschenk für andere
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
phrasal-verb
spring up
plötzlich erscheinen oder wachsen, wie Pflanzen im Frühling
Meaning
to appear or grow suddenly, like plants in spring
Example
New flowers **sprang up** after the first rain of spring.
phrasal-verb
sprout up
schnell erscheinen oder wachsen wie Pflanzen
Meaning
to appear or grow quickly like plants
Example
New trees have **sprouted up** after the monsoon rain.
phrasal-verb
spur growth
wirtschaftliches Wachstum fördern oder beschleunigen
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
idiom
spur of the moment
eine ungeplante oder spontane Entscheidung oder Handlung
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
idiom
spur on
jemanden ermutigen, weiterzumachen oder härter zu versuchen
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
phrasal-verb
spur on growth
wirtschaftliche Entwicklung anregen oder beschleunigen
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
phrasal-verb
spur on innovation
Kreativität und neue Ideen anregen oder fördern
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
idiom
square away
etwas ordentlich organisieren oder abschließen
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
phrasal-verb
square off with
sich vorbereiten, direkt mit jemandem zu konkurrieren oder zu streiten
Meaning
to prepare to compete or argue directly with someone
Example
Two teams **square off with** each other in tonight's final.
idiom
square peg in a round hole
jemand oder etwas, das nicht passt oder nicht an einem bestimmten Ort oder in einer bestimmten Situation gehört
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
idiom
stab someone in the back
jemanden verraten, der dir vertraut
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
phrasal-verb
stabilize at
einen Punkt erreichen, an dem etwas stabil wird
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
phrasal-verb
stabilize currency
große Schwankungen im Wert einer Währung verhindern
Meaning
to prevent large fluctuations in the value of a currency
Example
Central banks intervene to **stabilize currency** during financial crises.
phrasal-verb
stabilize prices
Preise stabil machen und große Schwankungen verhindern
Meaning
to make prices steady and prevent large fluctuations
Example
Regulations were imposed to **stabilize prices** in the food market.
phrasal-verb
stack small wins
Momentum aufbauen, indem man schnelle Erfolge erzielt
Meaning
to build momentum by completing quick successes
Example
We **stack small wins** early in the day to feel accomplished.
phrasal-verb
staff up for
zusätzliche Personen einstellen, um sich auf etwas vorzubereiten
Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
idiom
stage fright
Nervosität vor dem Auftritt vor Publikum
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
phrasal-verb
stamp out
etwas Schlechtes oder Schädliches vollständig stoppen
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.