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idiom
wallflower
eine schüchterne Person, die soziale Aktivitäten meidet
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
phrasal-verb
wander around
sich ohne festen Zweck oder Richtung bewegen
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
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wander off
ohne Ziel oder Richtung weggehen
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
idiom
wanderlust
ein starkes Verlangen zu reisen und die Welt zu erkunden
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
idiom
war of words
ein Streit oder verbaler Konflikt
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
phrasal-verb
warm down
sanfte Übungen nach intensiver körperlicher Aktivität durchführen
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
idiom
warm the cockles of one's heart
jemanden glücklich oder dankbar machen
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
phrasal-verb
warm to
anfangen, Zuneigung oder Sympathie für jemanden zu empfinden
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
phrasal-verb
warm to someone
anfangen, jemanden zu mögen oder sich freundlich ihm gegenüber zu fühlen
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
idiom
warm up
den Körper oder Geist für die Aktivität vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
phrasal-verb
warm up emotionally
anfangen, sich wohl zu fühlen, um seine Emotionen zu teilen
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
warm up for
sich vor einer Aktivität vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
idiom
warm up to
sich allmählich wohler mit jemandem oder etwas fühlen
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
phrasal-verb
warm up to gratitude
allmählich dankbarer oder dankbarer werden
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
phrasal-verb
warm up to someone
anfangen, jemanden zu mögen oder ihm zu vertrauen
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
idiom
warm-hearted
freundlich und sympathisch
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
phrasal-verb
warn against
jemandem raten, etwas risikoreiches oder schädliches nicht zu tun
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
idiom
warp speed
sehr hohe Geschwindigkeit; extrem schneller Fortschritt
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
phrasal-verb
wash away
etwas mit Wasser entfernen oder wegtragen
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
idiom
wash one’s hands of something
die Verantwortung für etwas abgeben
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
phrasal-verb
wash up
das Geschirr nach einer Mahlzeit abwaschen; sich selbst reinigen
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
idiom
wash your hands of something
sich von etwas distanzieren oder keine Verantwortung mehr übernehmen
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
phrasal-verb
watch out
wachsam und vorsichtig bei etwas Gefährlichem sein
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
phrasal-verb
watch over
jemanden mit Sorgfalt beschützen oder bewachen
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.