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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
set aside
etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck reservieren
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
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set down
etwas ablegen oder etwas aufschreiben
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
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set in stone
fest und wahrscheinlich nicht zu ändern
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
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set the bar high
hohe Standards oder Erwartungen setzen
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
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set the example
das Verhalten modellieren, das man von anderen erwartet
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
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set the pace
einen Leistungs- oder Fortschrittsstandard festlegen, dem andere folgen sollen
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
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set the record straight
die Wahrheit nach einem Missverständnis klarstellen
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
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set the stage
alles vorbereiten, damit etwas passieren kann
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
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set the stage for
etwas möglich machen oder wahrscheinlich machen, dass es später passiert
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
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set the standard
ein Beispiel für Exzellenz etablieren, dem andere nacheifern
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
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set the tone
die Stimmung oder den Stil für etwas festlegen
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
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set the trend
etwas Neues starten, dem andere folgen
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
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set the wheels in motion
etwas beginnen oder eine Handlung initiieren
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
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set your sights high
nach etwas Ambitioniertem streben
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
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set your sights on
sich vornehmen, etwas zu erreichen; ein bestimmtes Ziel anstreben
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
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settle in
sich an einem neuen Ort oder in einer neuen Situation eingewöhnen
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
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settle the score
Rache nehmen oder einen Konflikt aus der Vergangenheit lösen
Meaning
to take revenge or resolve a conflict from the past
Example
He wanted to **settle the score** after last year's argument.
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shake like a leaf
vor Angst oder Nervosität zittern
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
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shake off
sich von etwas Unangenehmem befreien
Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
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shake things up
eine Veränderung in einer Situation bewirken, um sie zu verbessern
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
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Share a smile
lächeln und anderen glück bringen
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
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share the load
die Arbeit oder Verantwortung unter den Menschen aufteilen
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
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share the love
Unterstützung oder Wertschätzung zeigen, indem man jemanden Beitrag mag oder teilt
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
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sharp as a tack
sehr intelligent oder schnell im Denken
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
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