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idiom
think twice
etwas sorgfältig überdenken, bevor man handelt
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
phrasal-verb
think up
eine neue Idee oder einen Plan erfinden oder sich ausdenken
Meaning
to invent or imagine a new idea or plan
Example
She **thought up** a brilliant way to reduce energy consumption.
idiom
thinking outside the algorithm
kreativ über strukturierte Systeme oder programmierte Logik hinaus denken
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started **thinking outside the algorithm**.
idiom
thinking outside the bot
kreativ über automatisierte oder programmierte Lösungen hinaus denken
Meaning
to think creatively beyond automated or programmed solutions
Example
To solve this challenge, we need to **think outside the bot**.
idiom
thinking outside the box
auf unkonventionelle oder kreative Weise denken
Meaning
to think in an unconventional or creative way
Example
In the tech world, **thinking outside the box** is crucial to developing innovative solutions.
idiom
third time lucky
Erfolg nach zwei Misserfolgen
Meaning
succeeding after two failures
Example
He failed twice, but maybe he’ll be **third time lucky**.
idiom
three sheets to the wind
Sehr betrunken oder berauscht.
Meaning
Very drunk or intoxicated.
Example
After the party, he was **three sheets to the wind**.
phrasal-verb
thrill at
sich über etwas aufgeregt und glücklich fühlen
Meaning
to feel excited and happy about something
Example
Fans **thrilled at** the sight of their favorite singer.
phrasal-verb
thrill to
große Aufregung oder Freude an etwas empfinden
Meaning
to feel great excitement or pleasure from something
Example
The audience **thrilled to** the singer’s performance.
idiom
Through the lens
Aus einer bestimmten Perspektive oder Sichtweise
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
idiom
through thick and thin
in guten und schlechten Zeiten
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
idiom
throw a curveball
jemanden mit etwas Unerwartetem überraschen
Meaning
to surprise someone with something unexpected
Example
The new policy really **threw us a curveball**.
idiom
throw a party
eine Feier organisieren und Gastgeber sein
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
idiom
throw a tantrum
einen Wutausbruch oder Frustration haben, oft auf kindliche Weise
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
idiom
throw a wrench in the works
ein Problem verursachen, das den Fortschritt stoppt
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
idiom
throw a wrench into the works
etwas stören oder komplizieren
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
phrasal-verb
throw about
Dinge auf eine unordentliche Weise bewegen oder verteilen
Meaning
to move or scatter things in a disorderly way
Example
The kids **threw about** their toys all over the room.
phrasal-verb
throw around
etwas achtlos verwenden; beiläufig diskutieren
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
phrasal-verb
throw at
etwas mit Kraft auf jemanden oder etwas werfen
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
phrasal-verb
throw away
etwas wegwerfen, das nicht mehr nützlich ist
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
phrasal-verb
throw back
etwas zurückgeben; jemanden an die Vergangenheit erinnern
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
idiom
throw caution to the wind
etwas Riskantes tun, ohne sich Sorgen zu machen
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
phrasal-verb
throw down
etwas gewaltsam fallen lassen; jemanden herausfordern
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
idiom
Throw down the gauntlet
jemanden herausfordern, zu kämpfen oder zu konkurrieren.
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.