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idiom
trendsetter
jemand, der den Weg in Mode, Technologie oder anderen beliebten Bereichen anführt und Trends für andere setzt
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
idiom
trial and error
lernen durch ausprobieren und fehler korrigieren
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
phrasal-verb
trickle down
sich allmählich von den Reichen zu den weniger Wohlhabenden verbreiten; den unteren Klassen indirekt zugutekommen
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
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trickle-down economics
eine Wirtschaftstheorie, die besagt, dass Politiken, die den Reichen zugutekommen, letztlich allen zugutekommen werden, indem sie Arbeitsplätze und Wachstum schaffen
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
idiom
Trickle-down effect
Die wirtschaftlichen Vorteile der Reichen erreichen allmählich die unteren Einkommensgruppen.
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
phrasal-verb
trim down
etwas kleiner oder effizienter machen, indem unnötige Teile oder Ausgaben entfernt werden
Meaning
to make something smaller or more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or expenses
Example
Companies **trim down** their budgets to survive during recessions.
phrasal-verb
trip over
einen unachtsamen Fehler machen, während man etwas tut
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
phrasal-verb
trip over oneself
viele kleine Fehler wegen Nervosität machen
Meaning
to make many small mistakes because of nervousness
Example
He **tripped over himself** trying to explain.
phrasal-verb
trip up
jemandem einen Fehler machen lassen; einen Fehler machen
Meaning
to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
Example
The interviewer tried to **trip up** the candidate with tricky questions.
phrasal-verb
trip up on
einen Fehler machen, wenn man mit etwas Schwierigen umgeht
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
idiom
troll someone
jemanden absichtlich online provozieren oder verärgern
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
idiom
True blue
Loyal und vertrauenswürdig.
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
idiom
true colors
jemandes wahrer Charakter oder Absichten
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
idiom
True friends stab you in the front
Ein wahrer Freund sagt dir die harten Wahrheiten ins Gesicht.
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
idiom
true to one's word
Tun, was man versprochen hat.
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
idiom
True to your word
Genau das tun, was du sagst, dass du tun wirst.
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
idiom
trust goes both ways
beide Seiten müssen einander vertrauen
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
phrasal-verb
trust in
Vertrauen oder Glauben an etwas oder jemanden haben
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
idiom
trust issues
Schwierigkeiten, anderen aufgrund vergangener Erfahrungen zu vertrauen
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
idiom
trust one's judgment
glauben an die Entscheidung oder Fähigkeit von jemandem, gute Entscheidungen zu treffen
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
idiom
trust someone as far as you can throw them
jemandem nicht viel vertrauen
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
idiom
trust someone with something
jemandem eine wichtige Verantwortung anvertrauen
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
idiom
trust someone with your life
jemandem vollständig vertrauen
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
phrasal-verb
trust with
jemandem Verantwortung oder Vertrauen geben, um etwas zu erledigen
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.