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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
seeing is believing
nur das, was man sieht, kann geglaubt werden; Dinge müssen erlebt werden, um geglaubt zu werden.
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
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Seize the day
den Moment zu nutzen
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
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self-assured
selbstsicher und zuversichtlich
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
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sell like hotcakes
sich sehr schnell und in großen Mengen verkaufen
Meaning
to sell very quickly and in large quantities
Example
After the ad went viral, the product began to **sell like hotcakes**.
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sell someone out
jemanden für persönlichen Gewinn verraten
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
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SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Der Prozess zur Verbesserung der Sichtbarkeit einer Website oder Webseite in den unbezahlten Ergebnissen einer Suchmaschine.
Meaning
The process of improving the visibility of a website or web page in a search engine's unpaid results.
Example
To improve our search rankings, we need to focus on **SEO** strategies.
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SEO-friendly
optimiert, um in den Suchergebnissen höher zu ranken
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
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separate the wheat from the chaff
wertvolle Dinge von nutzlosen unterscheiden
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
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serenity now
ein Ausdruck, der verwendet wird, um Ruhe herbeizuführen, normalerweise in einer stressigen Situation
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
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serve time
als Strafe Zeit im Gefängnis verbringen
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
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set a good example
sich so verhalten, dass man anderen zeigt, wie sie sich verhalten sollen
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
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set a precedent
einen Präzedenzfall oder Standard für zukünftige Handlungen schaffen
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
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set an example
Sich auf eine Weise verhalten, der andere folgen sollten
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
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set aside
etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck reservieren
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
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set down
etwas ablegen oder etwas aufschreiben
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
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set in stone
fest und wahrscheinlich nicht zu ändern
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
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set the bar high
hohe Standards oder Erwartungen setzen
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
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set the example
das Verhalten modellieren, das man von anderen erwartet
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
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set the pace
einen Leistungs- oder Fortschrittsstandard festlegen, dem andere folgen sollen
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
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set the record straight
die Wahrheit nach einem Missverständnis klarstellen
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
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set the stage
alles vorbereiten, damit etwas passieren kann
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
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set the stage for
etwas möglich machen oder wahrscheinlich machen, dass es später passiert
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
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set the standard
ein Beispiel für Exzellenz etablieren, dem andere nacheifern
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
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set the tone
die Stimmung oder den Stil für etwas festlegen
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
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