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phrasal-verb
thank sincerely
jemandem aufrichtig und von Herzen danken
Meaning
to thank someone genuinely and wholeheartedly
Example
Let me **thank you sincerely** for your help today.
phrasal-verb
thank through
Dankbarkeit ausdrücken, indem man tief über das nachdenkt, was jemand getan hat
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
phrasal-verb
thank warmly
Dankbarkeit auf eine aufrichtige Weise ausdrücken
Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She **thanked everyone warmly** for attending the event.
idiom
thank you kindly
eine höfliche Art, sich herzlich zu bedanken
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
idiom
thank your lucky stars
sich für das gute Glück dankbar fühlen
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
idiom
thanks a million
ein sehr starker Ausdruck der Dankbarkeit
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
idiom
That ship has sailed
diese Gelegenheit ist vorbei und kann nicht mehr genutzt werden.
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
idiom
that's the last straw
meine Geduld ist am Ende
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
idiom
That’s exactly right
Wird verwendet, um einer Aussage vollständig zuzustimmen
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
idiom
That’s for sure
Wird verwendet, um eine starke Bestätigung der Zustimmung zu geben
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
idiom
the acid test
ein wahrer und endgültiger Test des Erfolgs
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
idiom
the algorithm knows best
dies deutet darauf hin, dass KI- oder maschinelle Lernmodelle oft die zuverlässigste oder effizienteste Methode sind, um Entscheidungen oder Vorhersagen zu treffen
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
idiom
the apple of one's eye
jemand oder etwas, das tief geliebt oder geschätzt wird
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
idiom
the apple of someone's eye
jemand sehr kostbar oder tief geliebt
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
idiom
the art of persuasion
die Fähigkeit, jemanden davon zu überzeugen, etwas zu tun oder etwas zu glauben
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
idiom
the art of something
die fähigkeit, etwas gut zu machen
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
idiom
the art of war
strategien oder taktiken, um in schwierigen situationen erfolg zu erzielen
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
idiom
the balance of power
eine Situation, in der die Macht unter den Nationen verteilt wird, um die Dominanz einer einzigen zu verhindern
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
idiom
the ball is in your court
es ist deine Entscheidung oder Handlung
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
idiom
the ball is rolling
ein Prozess hat begonnen und macht Fortschritte
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
idiom
the benefit of the doubt
jemandem glauben, auch wenn man sich nicht sicher ist, ob er die Wahrheit sagt
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
idiom
the best is yet to come
bessere Dinge kommen in der Zukunft
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
idiom
the best of both worlds
eine Situation, in der man die Vorteile von zwei sehr unterschiedlichen Dingen gleichzeitig genießen kann
Meaning
a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
Example
She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets **the best of both worlds**.
idiom
The best things in life are worth waiting for
Die besten Dinge im Leben sind es wert, darauf zu warten.
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.