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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
An arm and a leg
Etwas, das sehr teuer ist.
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
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An ear to the ground
bewusst sein, was um einen herum passiert.
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
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An old friend is better than two new ones
Langjährige Freunde sind wertvoller als neue Freunde.
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
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an old hand
jemand mit viel Erfahrung in etwas
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
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an open book
jemand, der leicht zu verstehen oder sehr ehrlich ist
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
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an out of this world experience
eine außergewöhnliche oder außergewöhnliche Erfahrung
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly **an out of this world experience**.
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anchors aweigh
Bereit zu starten oder eine Reise zu beginnen.
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
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android-like
wie ein Roboter ohne Emotionen oder mechanisch handeln
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
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answer for
für etwas verantwortlich sein und anderen gegenüber Rechenschaft ablegen
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
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answer for something
für etwas verantwortlich sein, das Schlechtes passiert
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
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answer the call
auf eine Verantwortung oder Gelegenheit reagieren
Meaning
to respond to a responsibility or opportunity
Example
He was ready to **answer the call** and take charge of the project.
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answer the call of duty
seiner Pflicht nachkommen, besonders in einer schwierigen Situation
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
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apology accepted
wird gesagt, wenn man jemandem vergibt
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
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Apple of my eye
Jemand, den du sehr liebst.
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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apple of one’s eye
jemand, der mehr geschätzt wird als andere
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
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apple of someone’s eye
jemand, der sehr geschätzt oder geliebt wird
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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architectural eye candy
etwas, das visuell ansprechend ist, aber möglicherweise keine Substanz oder Funktionalität hat
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
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around the clock
den ganzen Tag und die ganze Nacht; kontinuierlich
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
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art for art’s sake
Kunst sollte um ihrer Schönheit willen geschätzt werden, nicht für moralische oder politische Zwecke
Meaning
art should be valued for its beauty and not for any moral or political purpose
Example
He believes in **art for art’s sake**, not propaganda.
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art imitates life
kunst spiegelt reale lebenserfahrungen oder wahrheiten wider
Meaning
art reflects real-life experiences or truths
Example
**Art imitates life**, and great artists capture that essence.
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artificial brainpower
Intelligenz oder Entscheidungsfindung, die von KI-Systemen bereitgestellt wird
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
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artificial empathy
die Fähigkeit der KI, menschliche Emotionen zu simulieren oder nachzuahmen
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
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artificial genius
ein außergewöhnlich intelligentes von Menschen geschaffenes System
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
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artificial instinct
die Fähigkeit einer Maschine, Entscheidungen zu treffen, die natürlich oder menschenähnlich erscheinen
Meaning
a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like
Example
The new model shows a kind of **artificial instinct** while driving.
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