Expression Cards: idiom
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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**.
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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**.
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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**.
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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above board
ehrlich und legal; ohne Täuschung
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
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Above reproach
Völlig ehrlich und ohne Fehler.
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
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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**.
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**.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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**.
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act on
auf Informationen mit einer Handlung reagieren
Meaning
to respond to information with action
Example
We need to **act on** the survey results immediately.
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act out
Gefühle durch Handlungen ausdrücken
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
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act the part
sich auf eine Weise verhalten, die zu einer bestimmten Rolle oder Situation passt
Meaning
to behave in a way that fits a particular role or situation
Example
If you want to be treated like a leader, you need to **act the part**.
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act your age
sich dem Alter entsprechend benehmen
Meaning
behave in a manner appropriate to your age
Example
Stop being so childish and **act your age**!
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actions speak louder than words
was Menschen tun, ist wichtiger als das, was sie sagen
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.