Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
roll with
sich leicht an Veränderungen oder Herausforderungen anpassen
Meaning
to adapt to changes or challenges easily
Example
The team had to **roll with** several last-minute changes to the schedule.
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roll with laughter
unkontrolliert lachen
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
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roll with the punches
sich an schwierigkeiten anpassen und weitermachen
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
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rolling in money
eine Menge Geld haben
Meaning
having a lot of money
Example
After his business took off, he’s been **rolling in money**.
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Rome wasn’t built in a day
Wichtige Dinge brauchen Zeit, um erreicht zu werden.
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
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rope in
jemanden überzeugen, an einer Aktivität teilzunehmen
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in** to help with the charity event.
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rope off
einen Bereich mit einem Seil oder Hindernis absperren
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
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rough patch
eine schwierige oder problematische Zeit
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
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rub someone the wrong way
jemanden unabsichtlich verärgern oder nerven
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
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rule of law
das Prinzip, dass jeder dem Gesetz unterworfen ist
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
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rule of thumb
ein allgemeines praktisches Prinzip basierend auf Erfahrung
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
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rule out
entscheiden, dass etwas nicht möglich ist
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
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rule the roost
die mächtigste Person in einer Gruppe oder Familie sein
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
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rule with an iron fist
Menschen sehr streng und hart kontrollieren
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
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rules are made to be broken
manchmal ist es in Ordnung, Regeln zu brechen
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
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run a tight ship
Eine Organisation oder Gruppe effizient und strikt führen
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
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run circles around someone
in etwas viel besser sein als jemand
Meaning
to be much better than someone at something
Example
She can **run circles around** anyone in the debate team.
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run down
sich müde oder erschöpft fühlen aufgrund von Überarbeitung oder Krankheit
Meaning
to feel tired or exhausted due to overwork or illness
Example
You look a bit **run down**; you should get some rest.
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run for office
für ein politisches Amt kandidieren
Meaning
to campaign for a political position
Example
She decided to **run for office** next year.
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run in the family
ein Merkmal, das viele Mitglieder einer Familie teilen
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
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run like clockwork
reibungslos und effizient arbeiten
Meaning
to operate smoothly and efficiently
Example
The production line **runs like clockwork** these days.
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run on empty
weiter arbeiten, auch wenn man müde oder ohne Energie ist
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
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run out of bandwidth
keine Zeit oder Energie mehr haben; überfordert sein
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
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run out of steam
Energie oder Begeisterung verlieren
Meaning
to lose energy or enthusiasm
Example
After working all day, I completely **ran out of steam**.