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idiom
step up to the plate
die Verantwortung übernehmen, etwas Wichtiges zu tun
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something important
Example
When the leader resigned, she **stepped up to the plate** and took charge.
phrasal-verb
step up with
Führung oder Ressourcen bereitstellen, wenn nötig
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
idiom
step up your game
deine Leistung oder Anstrengung verbessern
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
idiom
stick around
für eine kurze Zeit länger an einem Ort bleiben
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
phrasal-verb
stick around for
in der Nähe bleiben oder anwesend bleiben, normalerweise, um mehr Zeit miteinander zu verbringen
Meaning
to stay nearby or remain present, usually to spend more time together
Example
Why don’t you **stick around for** a while and have coffee with us?
phrasal-verb
stick at
etwas mit Entschlossenheit fortsetzen, auch wenn es schwierig ist
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
phrasal-verb
stick by
jemanden weiterhin unterstützen, auch wenn es schwierig ist
Meaning
to continue to support someone even when it is difficult
Example
Good friends **stick by** each other during hard times.
phrasal-verb
stick it out
etwas Schwieriges bis zum Ende durchhalten
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
phrasal-verb
stick out
auffällig oder anders sein; weiterhin etwas Schwieriges tun
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
phrasal-verb
stick to
eine bestimmte Position oder ein Argument weiterhin verfolgen oder unterstützen
Meaning
to continue following or supporting a particular position or argument
Example
She **stuck to** her point despite the criticism.
phrasal-verb
stick to a plan
einen Plan strikt befolgen, ohne aufzugeben
Meaning
to follow a plan strictly without giving up
Example
If you **stick to a plan**, you’ll achieve your goals faster.
phrasal-verb
stick to goals
sich an Bildungs- oder persönlichen Zielen festhalten
Meaning
to remain committed to educational or personal objectives
Example
To achieve success, you must **stick to goals** no matter how hard it gets.
phrasal-verb
stick to the point
sich während einer Diskussion auf das Hauptthema konzentrieren
Meaning
to stay focused on the main topic during a discussion
Example
The moderator asked everyone to **stick to the point** during the debate.
phrasal-verb
stick to your goals
an deinen Plänen und Zielen festhalten
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
idiom
stick to your guns
fest an seinen Überzeugungen oder Entscheidungen festhalten, auch unter Druck
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
phrasal-verb
stick to your word
halte deine Versprechen und tue, was du sagst
Meaning
to keep your promises and do what you say
Example
A disciplined person always **sticks to their word**.
idiom
stick together
zusammenbleiben und sich gegenseitig unterstützen
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
phrasal-verb
stick up for
jemandes Meinung oder Recht verteidigen oder unterstützen
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s opinion or right
Example
He always **sticks up for** his friends when they are criticized.
idiom
stick with
etwas trotz Herausforderungen weiter tun oder unterstützen
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
phrasal-verb
stick with good habits
bei guten Gewohnheiten bleiben
Meaning
to continue following positive routines or behaviors
Example
It’s important to **stick with good habits** even when you’re busy.
idiom
Stick with it
Mache weiter, auch wenn es schwer ist.
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
phrasal-verb
stick with your goals
bei deinen Zielen bleiben
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
idiom
stick your neck out
ein Risiko eingehen, indem man etwas tut oder sagt, mit dem andere möglicherweise nicht einverstanden sind
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
idiom
still waters run deep
ruhige oder stille Menschen haben oft tiefe Gedanken oder Gefühle
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.