Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
battle-tested
durch Erfahrung oder Härte bewährt
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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be a good sport
fair und positiv in schwierigen Situationen sein
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.
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be a person of your word
jemand zu sein, der seine Versprechen hält
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
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be a role model
ein Beispiel sein, dem andere nachahmen sollten
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
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be above board
auf ehrliche und offene Weise handeln
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
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be accountable for
für etwas verantwortlich sein und in der Lage sein, es zu erklären
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
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Be all ears
sehr aufmerksam hören.
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
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be all smiles
sehr glücklich und fröhlich aussehen
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
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Be as good as your word
Tun, was du versprochen hast zu tun.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
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be at someone’s beck and call
immer bereit sein, jemandem zu helfen oder zu gehorchen
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
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be at the helm
für etwas verantwortlich sein oder es kontrollieren
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
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be at your wits' end
so besorgt oder aufgebracht sein, dass man nicht weiß, was man tun soll
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
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be comfortable in your own skin
selbstbewusst und glücklich mit dem sein, wer du bist
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
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be in high spirits
sich sehr glücklich und positiv fühlen
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
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be in the driver’s seat
die Kontrolle über eine Situation haben
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, our company is **in the driver’s seat**.
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be in the limelight
im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit stehen
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
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be like family
so nah wie Familienmitglieder sein
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
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be lost for words
so überrascht sein, dass man nicht sprechen kann
Meaning
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **lost for words** when I won the prize.
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be on duty
im Dienst sein oder für etwas verantwortlich sein
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
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be on edge
nervös, angespannt oder leicht verärgert sein
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
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be on the same page
mit jemandem einverstanden sein oder dasselbe Verständnis haben
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
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be responsible for
für etwas verantwortlich sein
Meaning
to be in charge of or accountable for something
Example
She is **responsible for** managing the entire department.
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be sure of yourself
Vertrauen in deine Fähigkeiten oder Meinungen haben
Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
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be there for someone
jemandem helfen oder unterstützen, wenn er es braucht
Meaning
to support or help someone when they need it
Example
True friends **are there for you** when you need them.