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the fourth estate
die Presse oder die Nachrichtenmedien, die als eine einflussreiche gesellschaftliche Kraft angesehen werden
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
die positive seite von etwas sehen
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
wenn die Situation sehr schwierig oder herausfordernd wird
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
andere Situationen erscheinen immer besser als die eigenen
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
Die Idee, dass Handlungen danach beurteilt werden sollten, wie sehr sie zum allgemeinen Wohlergehen der Gesellschaft beitragen, anstatt nach individuellen Interessen.
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
Eifersucht personifiziert oder als zerstörerische Kraft beschrieben
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
die absolute und vollständige Wahrheit
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
ein persönliches oder emotionales Element, das der Technologie fehlt
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
die Verbindung alltäglicher Gegenstände mit dem Internet, um Daten zu senden und zu empfangen
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
ein Ort oder eine Situation, in der man von praktischen Sorgen oder der realen Welt getrennt ist
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
eine Entscheidung wurde noch nicht getroffen
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
das letzte Problem, das eine Situation unerträglich macht
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
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the law of supply and demand
eine wirtschaftliche theorie, die besagt, dass der preis eines produkts oder einer dienstleistung durch die verfügbarkeit des produkts (angebot) und die nachfrage bestimmt wird
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
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the lesser of two evils
das kleinere Übel von zwei schlechten Optionen
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
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the letter of the law
den Wortlaut des Gesetzes genau befolgen
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
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the life of the party
eine lebhafte, unterhaltsame person und das zentrum der aufmerksamkeit bei gesellschaftlichen zusammenkünften
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
Ein Zeichen der Hoffnung nach einer langen Periode der Schwierigkeiten.
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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the light dawned on someone
jemand versteht plötzlich etwas
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home
jemand scheint aktiv zu sein, denkt aber nicht klar
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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the lion’s share
der größte Teil von etwas
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
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the long arm of the law
die Macht und Reichweite des Gesetzes, um Kriminelle zu fangen
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
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The longest journey begins with a single step
Jede große Aufgabe beginnt mit einer kleinen Handlung.
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
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the luck of the draw
etwas, das durch Zufall entschieden wird
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
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The melting pot
Ein Ort, an dem viele verschiedene Kulturen zusammenkommen
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.