Expression Cards
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idiom
time will tell
die Zukunft wird das Ergebnis zeigen
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
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time's up
die Zeit für etwas oder jemanden ist vorbei
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
phrasal-verb
tinker around with
kleine Anpassungen auf experimentelle Weise vornehmen
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
idiom
tip of the hat
eine Geste der Wertschätzung oder des Respekts
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
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tip of the iceberg
ein kleiner Teil eines viel größeren Problems
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
idiom
tip off
jemanden heimlich informieren oder warnen
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
phrasal-verb
tip over
zufällig auf eine Seite fallen
Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck **tipped over** while taking a sharp turn.
phrasal-verb
tire yourself out
sich selbst sehr erschöpfen, oft durch Stress oder Überarbeitung
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
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to backfire
das entgegengesetzte Ergebnis von dem, was beabsichtigt war
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
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to bask in the glory
die Bewunderung und den Lob von anderen genießen, nachdem man etwas Großartiges erreicht hat
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
idiom
to be a sponge for knowledge
Information eifrig und enthusiastisch aufnehmen
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
idiom
to be above board
offen und ehrlich in deinen Handlungen sein
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
idiom
to be ahead of the curve
weiter fortgeschritten sein als andere
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
idiom
to be fair
um fair zu sein; verwendet, um eine ausgewogene oder gerechte Meinung einzuleiten
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
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to be honest
wird verwendet, wenn man eine ehrliche oder offene Meinung äußert
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
idiom
to be in good shape
körperlich fit und gesund sein
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
idiom
To be in someone's corner
jemanden unterstützen oder verteidigen
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
idiom
to be in someone’s good books
in jemandes Gunst sein
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
idiom
to be in the doghouse
in Schwierigkeiten sein, besonders mit jemandem, der einem wichtig ist
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
idiom
to be in the same boat
in der gleichen schwierigen Situation sein
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
idiom
to be in the spotlight
viel öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit erhalten
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
idiom
to be like family
so eng wie Familienmitglieder sein
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
idiom
to be of one mind
die gleiche Meinung haben
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
to be on cloud nine
sehr glücklich sein
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.