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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
wait and see
geduldig sein, bis etwas klar wird
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
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Wait for the dust to settle
Warten Sie, bis die Situation klar oder ruhig wird.
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
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wait in the wings
bereit sein, die Verantwortung zu übernehmen oder einzugreifen, wenn nötig
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
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wake up to
sich etwas Wichtiges bewusst werden
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
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walk a fine line
zwischen zwei schwierigen Entscheidungen oder gegensätzlichen Seiten balancieren
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
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walk a tightrope
sich in einer schwierigen Situation befinden, die ein sorgfältiges Gleichgewicht erfordert
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
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walk on air
sich sehr glücklich fühlen
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
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walk on eggshells
sehr vorsichtig mit dem, was du sagst oder tust, um zu vermeiden, dass du jemanden verärgerst
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
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walk tall
selbstbewusst und stolz auftreten
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
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walk with confidence
sich bewegen oder handeln auf eine Weise, die Vertrauen in die eigenen Fähigkeiten zeigt
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
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walking on air
sich sehr glücklich und aufgeregt fühlen
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
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walking on eggshells
sehr vorsichtig sein, um niemanden zu verärgern
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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warm-hearted
freundlich und sympathisch
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
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warp speed
sehr hohe Geschwindigkeit; extrem schneller Fortschritt
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
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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.
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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.
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wave off
etwas mit einer Geste oder Bemerkung ablehnen oder abweisen
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
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