Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
wave the white flag
sich ergeben oder aufgeben
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
idiom
we'll cross that bridge when we come to it
wir werden uns keine Sorgen über ein mögliches zukünftiges Problem machen, sondern uns darum kümmern, wenn es passiert
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
idiom
We’re of one mind
Einer Meinung sein
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
weak link
der verletzlichste oder unsicherste Teil eines Systems
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
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weakest link
der verwundbarste Teil eines Systems oder einer Gruppe
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
idiom
wear down
jemanden oder etwas allmählich schwächen
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
idiom
Wear many hats
Viele Rollen oder Verantwortlichkeiten haben.
Meaning
To have many roles or responsibilities.
Example
As a small business owner, she **wears many hats**.
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wear one's heart on one's sleeve
offen Emotionen oder Gefühle zeigen
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
idiom
wear out
etwas benutzen, bis es unbrauchbar wird
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
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wear the crown
in einer Führungs- oder Machtposition sein
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
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wear the pants
die Person zu sein, die in einer Familie die Kontrolle hat oder Entscheidungen trifft
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
idiom
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Offen Ihre Emotionen oder Gefühle zeigen.
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
idiom
weather the storm
eine schwierige Situation überstehen
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
idiom
weed out
unerwünschte Personen oder Dinge entfernen
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
idiom
weigh in
eine Meinung in einer Diskussion abgeben
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
idiom
weigh in on
eine Meinung zu einem Thema teilen
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.
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weigh the pros and cons
die Vor- und Nachteile abwägen, bevor man eine Entscheidung trifft
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
idiom
weigh your options
verschiedene Möglichkeiten in Betracht ziehen, bevor man sich entscheidet
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
idiom
well-oiled machine
etwas, das reibungslos und effizient funktioniert
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
idiom
What’s done is done
es hat keinen Sinn, sich über vergangene Fehler Sorgen zu machen.
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
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whatever floats your boat
tu, was dich glücklich macht oder interessiert
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Passe dich den Sitten des Ortes an, den du besuchst
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
idiom
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
das Beste aus einer schlechten Situation machen
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
idiom
when one door closes, another opens
wenn eine Gelegenheit verloren geht, erscheint eine andere
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.