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idiom
all smiles
sehr glücklich und fröhlich
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
idiom
all work and no play
eine Person, die nur arbeitet, wird langweilig und eintönig
Meaning
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
Example
**All work and no play** makes Jack a dull boy.
phrasal-verb
allocate to
Ressourcen einer bestimmten Aufgabe oder Person zuweisen oder verteilen
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
phrasal-verb
allow for
mögliche Faktoren bei der Planung von etwas berücksichtigen
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
phrasal-verb
allow time for
sicherstellen, dass du genug Zeit hast, um etwas in der Zukunft zu tun
Meaning
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the future
Example
Always **allow time for** unexpected delays.
phrasal-verb
ally with
sich mit jemandem für eine gemeinsame Sache oder Nutzen zusammenschließen
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
idiom
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
gesunde Ernährung hilft dir, gesund zu bleiben
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
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.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
analyze what went wrong
die Gründe hinter dem Scheitern sorgfältig untersuchen
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
idiom
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!
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
apologize for
sich für etwas entschuldigen, das man getan hat
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
phrasal-verb
apologize sincerely
sich aufrichtig entschuldigen
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
phrasal-verb
apologize to
sich bei jemandem für etwas entschuldigen, das man getan hat
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
idiom
apology accepted
wird gesagt, wenn man jemandem vergibt
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.