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idiom
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.
idiom
take the stand
vor Gericht aussagen
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
idiom
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.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
take things easy
sich entspannen und sich nicht zu sehr sorgen oder ärgern
Meaning
to relax and not get too worried or upset
Example
You need to **take things easy** instead of stressing about every detail.
phrasal-verb
take things in stride
schwierige Situationen ruhig akzeptieren und damit umgehen
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult situations calmly
Example
She always **takes things in stride**, no matter what happens.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
take through
etwas Schritt für Schritt erklären; jemanden durch einen Prozess führen
Meaning
to explain something step by step; to guide someone through a process
Example
Let me **take you through** the application process.
phrasal-verb
take time off
vorübergehend aufhören zu arbeiten, um sich zu erholen oder auszuruhen
Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
phrasal-verb
take time out
Zeit nehmen, um sich von Arbeit oder Druck zu erholen
Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should **take time out** to recharge and relax.
phrasal-verb
take to
anfangen, jemanden oder etwas zu mögen
Meaning
to start liking someone or something
Example
She quickly **took to** her new job.
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
take up
etwas Neues anfangen, wie eine Gewohnheit, Aktivität oder Überzeugung
Meaning
to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or belief
Example
Many people **take up** meditation as they explore mindfulness culture.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
take up a new habit
mit etwas regelmäßig als Gewohnheit oder Routine anfangen
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to **take up a new habit** of reading before bed.
phrasal-verb
take up meditation
mit der Meditation beginnen
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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**.
idiom
Take your chances
Etwas trotz Unsicherheit versuchen.
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
idiom
take your life in your hands
Etwas sehr riskantes oder gefährliches tun.
Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re **taking your life in your hands** by driving in that storm.
idiom
take your time
Keine Eile; nimm dir so viel Zeit, wie du brauchst
Meaning
don’t rush; use as much time as needed
Example
**Take your time** and finish the job carefully.
phrasal-verb
talk about
über ein Thema sprechen; etwas in einem Gespräch erwähnen
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
idiom
talk around
jemanden durch Diskussion überzeugen
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.