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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
a barrel of laughs
jemand oder etwas sehr lustig oder unterhaltsam
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
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A battle of wits
Ein Wettbewerb oder eine Situation, in der Menschen Intelligenz oder Klugheit einsetzen, um sich gegenseitig zu übertreffen.
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
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a big mouth
eine Person, die zu viel spricht oder Geheimnisse verrät
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Es ist besser, an etwas zu halten, das man hat, als das Risiko einzugehen, es zu verlieren, indem man versucht, etwas Besseres zu bekommen.
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
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a bitter pill to swallow
eine unangenehme Tatsache oder Situation zu akzeptieren
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
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a black hole
ein Ort oder eine Situation, in der Dinge verloren gehen, nie wieder gefunden werden
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
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a blank canvas
eine Person oder Situation, die frei entwickelt werden kann
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
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a blank page
ein neuer Anfang; eine Gelegenheit, von vorne zu beginnen
Meaning
a new beginning; an opportunity to start fresh
Example
After graduation, she saw her life as **a blank page** waiting to be written.
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a blank slate
eine Person ohne vorheriges Wissen oder Erfahrung
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
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a blast from the past
etwas, das dich an eine frühere Zeit erinnert
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was **a blast from the past**.
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a blessing in disguise
etwas, das schlecht erscheint, aber gut endet
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
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A blueprint for success
Ein detaillierter Plan oder eine Strategie für den Erfolg.
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
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A blurred line
Eine unklare Unterscheidung zwischen zwei Dingen
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often **a blurred line** between work and personal life.
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a bolt from the blue
ein plötzliches und unerwartetes Ereignis oder Nachricht
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
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a bone of contention
ein Streitpunkt oder ein Thema der Uneinigkeit
Meaning
a subject of disagreement or dispute
Example
Money has always been **a bone of contention** between them.
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a bookworm
eine Person, die es liebt, Bücher zu lesen
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
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a brainwave
eine plötzliche, clevere Idee oder Lösung
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
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a brave face
so tun, als ob man tapfer ist, obwohl man in Wirklichkeit ängstlich oder besorgt ist
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on **a brave face** despite feeling nervous inside.
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a breakthrough
eine bedeutende Entdeckung oder Leistung in Wissenschaft oder Forschung
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
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a breath of fresh air
etwas Neues und Erfrischendes
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
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a bridge too far
ein Versuch oder Ziel, das zu ehrgeizig oder unmöglich zu erreichen ist
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was **a bridge too far**.
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A bright future awaits
Gute Dinge kommen vor dir
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a **bright future awaits** you.
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A bright future lies ahead
es gibt Hoffnung auf Erfolg in der Zukunft
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
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A bright idea
völlig gelangweilt oder genervt von etwas
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.
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