Expression Cards
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idiom
the world is your oyster
völlig gelangweilt oder genervt von etwas
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
idiom
the writing on the wall
ein Zeichen, dass etwas Schlechtes bald passieren wird
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
idiom
There's no 'I' in team
Betont, dass Teamarbeit wichtig ist und es nicht um individuellen Ruhm geht.
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
idiom
There's strength in numbers
Eine größere Gruppe ist stärker als ein Individuum.
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
idiom
There’s always hope
Egal wie schlecht die Dinge aussehen, du kannst immer noch hoffen.
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
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there’s always tomorrow
du wirst in der Zukunft eine weitere Chance haben
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
idiom
thick as thieves
sehr enge Freunde, die alles teilen
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
idiom
things are looking up
die Situation verbessert sich
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
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Things will get better
Schwierige Situationen werden sich mit der Zeit verbessern
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
idiom
think ahead
für die Zukunft planen; zukünftige Bedürfnisse oder Ereignisse voraussehen
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
phrasal-verb
think ahead to
überlegen, was in der Zukunft passieren wird, und dafür planen
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
phrasal-verb
think back
sich an etwas aus der Vergangenheit erinnern oder darüber nachdenken
Meaning
to remember or reflect on something from the past
Example
When I **think back** to my first job, I realize how much I’ve grown.
phrasal-verb
think back on
sich an etwas aus der Vergangenheit erinnern
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
phrasal-verb
think back to
sich an etwas aus der Vergangenheit erinnern
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
idiom
think big
ehrgeizige und visionäre Ziele setzen
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
idiom
think for yourself
eigene Meinungen bilden und eigene Entscheidungen treffen
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
idiom
think on one's feet
fähig sein, schnelle Entscheidungen zu treffen und schnell zu handeln, besonders in Notfällen
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
idiom
think on your feet
schnelle Entscheidungen oder Ideen unter Druck treffen
Meaning
to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure
Example
Good leaders can **think on their feet**.
phrasal-verb
think outside boundaries
kreativ denken ohne Einschränkungen oder Begrenzungen
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
idiom
think outside the box
kreativ und anders denken
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
phrasal-verb
think over
etwas sorgfältig bedenken, bevor eine Entscheidung getroffen wird
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
idiom
think tank
eine Gruppe von Experten, die neue Ideen oder Politiken entwickeln
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
idiom
think through
etwas sorgfältig aus allen Blickwinkeln betrachten
Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
phrasal-verb
think through problems
alle Aspekte eines Problems sorgfältig in Betracht ziehen, bevor man eine Entscheidung trifft
Meaning
to carefully consider all aspects of an issue before deciding
Example
Before answering, always **think through problems** clearly.