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idiom
a weight off one's shoulders
ein Gefühl der Erleichterung, nachdem ein Problem oder eine Last gelöst wurde
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
idiom
a weight off your shoulders
Erleichterung nach der Bewältigung einer stressigen Situation
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
idiom
a weight on your shoulders
eine schwere Last oder Verantwortung, die Stress verursacht
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
idiom
a well-oiled machine
eine Gruppe, die effizient und reibungslos zusammenarbeitet
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
idiom
a whole new ball game
eine völlig neue oder andere Situation; etwas, das die Art und Weise verändert, wie Dinge getan werden.
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
idiom
a win-win situation
eine Situation, in der alle profitieren
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
idiom
a window of opportunity
eine kurze Zeitspanne, in der man die Chance hat, effektiv zu handeln
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
idiom
a wolf in sheep's clothing
jemand, der harmlos aussieht, aber in Wirklichkeit gefährlich ist
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
idiom
a work in progress
etwas, das noch entwickelt oder verbessert wird
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
idiom
a work of art
etwas sehr Schönes oder geschickt Gemachtes
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
idiom
a workaholic
eine Person, die zu viel arbeitet und es schwer hat, aufzuhören
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
idiom
above board
ehrlich und legal; ohne Täuschung
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
idiom
Above reproach
Völlig ehrlich und ohne Fehler.
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
idiom
above the law
nicht dem Gesetz unterworfen; denken, dass man unberührbar durch Regeln ist
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
phrasal-verb
accept yourself as
erkenne und sei in frieden mit dem, was du bist
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
phrasal-verb
account for
den Grund für etwas erklären; einen Teil von etwas darstellen
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
idiom
ace a test
sehr gut in einem Test abschneiden
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
idiom
ace the test
sehr gut bei einer Prüfung oder Aufgabe abschneiden
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
idiom
acid test
ein entscheidender Test, der den Wert oder Erfolg von etwas beweist
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge someone for
jemanden für seine Hilfe oder Beitrag anerkennen und danken
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with
Anerkennung oder Wertschätzung durch etwas zeigen
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with thanks
etwas formell annehmen und dem Geber danken
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
idiom
across the board
alle oder alles gleichermaßen betreffend
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
idiom
act of kindness
eine einzelne gute Tat oder Geste, um anderen zu helfen
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.