Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
to pass with flying colors
mit sehr hoher Punktzahl erfolgreich sein
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
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to pick someone's brain
jemanden Fragen stellen, um Informationen oder Ratschläge zu erhalten
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
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to play fair
Ehrlich handeln und die Regeln befolgen.
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
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to pull strings
sein Einfluss oder seine Verbindungen nutzen, um Dinge zu erledigen
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
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to push the envelope
über die üblichen Grenzen hinausgehen; innovieren
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
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to put all your eggs in one basket
alles auf ein einziges Abenteuer oder eine Entscheidung setzen
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
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to put it bluntly
eine Meinung direkt und offen ausdrücken
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
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to put one's finger on
etwas präzise identifizieren oder erkennen
Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
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to put one's foot in one's mouth
etwas peinliches oder unangemessenes versehentlich sagen
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
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to put two and two together
etwas aus den Fakten herausfinden
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
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To question everything
Kritisch alles zu hinterfragen und den Status quo oder akzeptierte Überzeugungen nicht blind zu akzeptieren.
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
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to reach for the moon
nach etwas streben, das schwer oder scheinbar unmöglich zu erreichen ist
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
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to rise to the occasion
die notwendige Fähigkeit zeigen, wenn man vor einer Herausforderung steht
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
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to rocket to success
sehr schnell Erfolg haben
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
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to screw up
einen ernsthaften Fehler machen oder etwas verderben
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
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to see eye to eye
mit jemandem einverstanden sein
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
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to see the big picture
das größere Ganze verstehen
Meaning
to understand the larger or more important issue
Example
You need to **see the big picture** when making strategic decisions.
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to see the silver lining
etwas Positives in einer negativen Situation finden
Meaning
to find something positive in a negative situation
Example
She always tries to **see the silver lining** even in the most challenging situations.
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to serve justice
um sicherzustellen, dass Fairness oder Strafe korrekt gegeben wird
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
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to shoot for the moon
auf ein schwieriges oder ehrgeiziges Ziel hinarbeiten
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
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to shoot for the stars
etwas sehr Ambitiöses oder Schwieriges anstreben
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
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to sketch out
einen groben Plan oder Entwurf von etwas machen
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
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to spill the beans
ein Geheimnis versehentlich verraten
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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to steal the show
alle Aufmerksamkeit oder Lob auf sich ziehen
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.