Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
take the helm
die Kontrolle oder Führung einer Organisation übernehmen
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
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take the high road
moralisch oder freundlich handeln, auch wenn es andere nicht tun
Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and forgive him.
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take the initiative
als Erster handeln und Führungsstärke zeigen
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
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take the law into one's own hands
das Gesetz in die eigene Hand nehmen
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
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take the law into your own hands
jemanden ohne rechtliche befugnis bestrafen
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
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take the lead
vorangehen oder vorne liegen in einem Wettkampf
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
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take the long view
an die Zukunft denken oder planen, anstatt sich auf kurzfristige Gewinne zu konzentrieren
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
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take the plunge
sich entscheiden, etwas riskantes oder schwieriges zu tun
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
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take the pressure off
eine stressige Situation erleichtern
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
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take the rap
für etwas bestraft oder verantwortlich gemacht werden, oft unfair.
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
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take the reins
die Kontrolle oder Verantwortung übernehmen
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
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take the road less traveled
etwas anders oder Unkonventionelles tun
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
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take the scenic route
eine längere oder schönere Route zum Reisen wählen
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
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take the spotlight
im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit oder Bewunderung stehen
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
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take the stage
mit dem Auftreten oder Sprechen in der Öffentlichkeit beginnen
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
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take the stand
vor Gericht aussagen
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
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take the time to listen
sich anstrengen, um die Gefühle eines anderen zu verstehen oder sich darum zu kümmern
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
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take the wheel
die Kontrolle oder Verantwortung übernehmen
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to **take the wheel**.
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take the wind out of someone’s sails
Jemanden dazu bringen, Selbstvertrauen oder Begeisterung zu verlieren.
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
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take things to the next level
etwas über seinen aktuellen Stand hinaus verbessern oder entwickeln
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
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take under one’s wing
sich um jemanden kümmern und ihm helfen, sich zu entwickeln
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
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take up a hobby
ein neues Hobby oder eine Freizeitaktivität beginnen
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
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take with a grain of salt
etwas mit Skepsis betrachten oder nicht vollständig glauben
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
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take your breath away
jemanden sehr überraschen oder beeindrucken
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.