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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
pitch in
sich anderen anschließen, um eine Aufgabe zu erledigen oder zu helfen
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
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pivot
die Richtung oder Strategie als Reaktion auf Marktrückmeldungen oder Fehlschläge ändern
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
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pivot on a dime
schnell die Richtung oder Strategie ändern
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
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Pivot the business
Die Richtung oder Strategie ändern, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
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pivot to success
strategisch die Richtung ändern, um Erfolg zu erzielen
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
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place trust in
auf jemanden oder etwas vertrauen
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
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place your confidence in
jemandem oder etwas vertrauen oder sich auf jemanden verlassen
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
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Plain sailing
Etwas, das einfach und ohne Schwierigkeiten ist.
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
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plan ahead
sich auf die Zukunft vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
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plan B
ein alternativer Plan, falls der erste scheitert
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
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plans are up in the air
die pläne sind unsicher oder noch nicht entschieden
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
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plant the seed
eine Idee subtil einführen, um später jemanden zu beeinflussen
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
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plant the seeds
einen Prozess beginnen, der sich in der Zukunft entwickeln wird
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
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play a cameo
eine kurze Erscheinung in einem Film machen
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
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play a part
eine Rolle oder Einfluss in etwas haben
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
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play a pivotal role
eine wichtige Rolle in etwas spielen
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
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play a role
eine Rolle bei etwas spielen
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
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play both sides
die gegnerischen Parteien unterstützen, um einen Vorteil zu erlangen
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
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play by ear
improvisieren oder nach Gefühl entscheiden, anstatt einem festen Plan zu folgen
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
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play devil's advocate
gegen eine Idee argumentieren, um ihre Stärke zu testen
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
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play dirty
unfaire oder unehrliche Methoden verwenden, um zu gewinnen
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
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play fair
ehrlich handeln und andere gleich behandeln
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
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play God
Entscheidungen treffen, die extreme Kontrolle über Leben oder Moral ausüben
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
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play hardball
hart und entschlossen in Verhandlungen sein
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
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