Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pair up with
sich mit jemandem zusammen tun, um gemeinsam zu arbeiten oder teilzunehmen
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
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pan out
gut ausgehen oder ein gutes Ergebnis bringen
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
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par for the course
was in einer bestimmten Situation normal oder zu erwarten ist
Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
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parallel universe
eine völlig andere oder kontrastierende Situation
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
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parcel out
etwas teilen und verteilen
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
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party animal
jemand, der Partys liebt
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
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party line
die offizielle Politik oder Position einer politischen Partei
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
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party pooper
jemand, der den Spaß der anderen verdirbt
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
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pass along
Informationen oder Gegenstände mit jemand anderem teilen
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
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Pass down from generation to generation
Wissen, Bräuche oder Traditionen von einer Generation an die nächste weitergeben
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
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pass sentence
eine Strafe im Gericht verkünden
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
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pass the buck
die Verantwortung auf jemand anderen schieben.
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
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pass the torch
eine Aufgabe oder Verantwortung an jemand anderen übergeben
Meaning
to hand over a duty or responsibility to someone else
Example
After many years of teaching, the professor decided to **pass the torch** to a younger teacher.
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pass with flying colors
brillant erfolgreich sein oder etwas mit Exzellenz erreichen
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
idiom
pat on the back
jemanden für etwas, das gut gemacht wurde, loben oder beglückwünschen
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
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pat yourself on the back
sich auf die Schulter klopfen für etwas gut gemachtes
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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patch over
ein Problem abdecken, ohne es wirklich zu beheben
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch things up
eine Beziehung nach einem Streit wieder in Ordnung bringen
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch together
etwas schnell und grob zusammenstellen
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
etwas reparieren oder eine beschädigte Beziehung verbessern
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patience is a virtue
Geduld ist eine Tugend
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
Obwohl Warten schwierig ist, führt es zu guten Ergebnissen.
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
Geduld wird schließlich zu positiven Ergebnissen führen.
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pave the way
den Fortschritt für andere leichter machen
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.