Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
tap into
eine Ressource oder Fähigkeit nutzen
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
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target audience
eine spezifische Gruppe von Menschen, auf die eine Kampagne abzielt
Meaning
a specific group of people a campaign is aimed at
Example
You need to know your **target audience** before launching a campaign.
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taste of success
den Erfolg zum ersten Mal erleben
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
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teach an old dog new tricks
versuchen, jemandem etwas beizubringen, das aufgrund seines Alters oder seiner Erfahrung schwer zu lernen ist
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
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teach by example
anderen zeigen, wie man etwas tut, indem man es selbst vorzeigt
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
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teach someone a lesson
jemandem eine Lektion erteilen
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
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teacher’s pet
ein Schüler, der vom Lehrer bevorzugt wird
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
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team effort
Arbeit, die von einer Gruppe von Menschen geleistet wird, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu erreichen
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
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team player
jemand, der gut mit anderen zusammenarbeitet
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
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team spirit
ein Gefühl von Stolz und Loyalität, das von den Mitgliedern einer Gruppe geteilt wird
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
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team up
sich mit anderen für ein gemeinsames Ziel zusammenschließen
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
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team up with
mit jemandem für ein gemeinsames Ziel zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
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teamwork makes the dream work
gemeinsam arbeiten führt zum Erfolg
Meaning
working together leads to success
Example
We can accomplish so much if we cooperate, because **teamwork makes the dream work**.
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tear down
etwas abreißen oder demontieren
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
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Tear down barriers
Hindernisse oder Vorurteile zwischen Menschen abbauen.
Meaning
To remove obstacles or prejudices between people.
Example
Education helps to **tear down barriers** between communities.
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tear into someone
jemanden wütend kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
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tear one’s hair out
extrem besorgt oder verärgert sein
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
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tear-jerker
etwas, das dich zum Weinen bringt, besonders ein Film oder eine Geschichte
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
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tears of joy
weinen vor glück
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
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Tech-savvy
Gutes Wissen über moderne Technologie haben.
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
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tee up
etwas vorbereiten, um es für die einfache Ausführung bereitzustellen
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
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tell a tall tale
eine übertriebene oder falsche Geschichte erzählen
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
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tell it like it is
ehrlich sprechen ohne zu beschönigen
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
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tell tales
tratschen oder geheimnisse verraten, oft um jemanden in schwierigkeiten zu bringen
Meaning
to gossip or reveal secrets, often to get someone in trouble
Example
Stop **telling tales** about your coworkers.