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Expression Cards: phrasal-verb

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phrasal-verb
spark off unrest
Wut oder Protest plötzlich verursachen
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
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spark up
etwas Fröhliches oder Lebendiges beginnen, wie ein Lächeln oder ein Gespräch
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
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speak about
über ein bestimmtes Thema oder Problem sprechen
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
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speak across borders
effektiv mit Menschen aus anderen Ländern kommunizieren
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
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speak against
etwas oder jemanden kritisieren oder sich dagegen aussprechen
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
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speak around
über ein Thema sprechen, ohne es direkt anzusprechen
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
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speak down to
mit jemandem sprechen, als wäre er weniger intelligent
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
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speak fondly of
mit Wärme oder Zuneigung über jemanden sprechen
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
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speak for
die Meinung oder Sichtweise von jemandem vertreten
Meaning
to represent someone’s opinion or view
Example
I can’t **speak for** everyone, but I think this idea is worth trying.
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speak for others
Bedenken im Namen von abwesenden Personen äußern
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
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speak for unity
Meinungen äußern, die globale Harmonie und Verständnis fördern
Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
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speak for yourself
höflich klarstellen, dass deine Meinung sich von der einer anderen Person unterscheidet
Meaning
to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's
Example
You may think it’s boring, but please **speak for yourself**.
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speak from
eine Meinung basierend auf persönlicher Erfahrung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.
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speak from experience
seine Meinung höflich auf persönliche Erfahrungen stützen
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
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speak glowingly about
mit großer Begeisterung und Lob sprechen
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
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speak highly of
jemanden oder etwas loben
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
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speak kindly of
positive Dinge über jemanden sagen als eine Form der Wertschätzung
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
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speak kindly to
sanfte und respektvolle Worte verwenden, wenn man mit jemandem spricht
Meaning
to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
Example
Always **speak kindly to** others even when you disagree.
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speak on
über ein bestimmtes politisches oder soziales Thema sprechen
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
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speak on behalf of
höflich die Meinung von jemand anderem vertreten
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
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speak openly about
offen über sensible oder herausfordernde Themen sprechen
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
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speak out about
öffentlich die Meinung oder Besorgnis von jemandem äußern
Meaning
to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
Example
The whistleblower **spoke out about** corruption in the department.
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speak out against
öffentlich gegen etwas Stellung nehmen
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
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speak out against injustice
gegen Ungerechtigkeit sprechen
Meaning
to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
Example
Activists continued to **speak out against injustice** despite threats.
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