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phrasal-verb
touch up photo
kleine Änderungen oder Verbesserungen an einem Foto vornehmen
Meaning
to make small edits or improvements to a photo
Example
You can **touch up the photo** using any editing app.
phrasal-verb
touch upon
ein Thema kurz und höflich ansprechen
Meaning
to mention a topic briefly and politely
Example
Let’s **touch upon** the topic of customer feedback before we end the meeting.
idiom
touch wood
etwas Positives sagen und hoffen, dass es gut bleibt
Meaning
to say something positive and hope it continues to be good
Example
We haven’t lost a game yet, **touch wood**.
idiom
tough as nails
sehr stark und widerstandsfähig
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
idiom
tough cookie
eine starke und entschlossene Person
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
idiom
tough it out
eine schwierige Situation mit Stärke und Entschlossenheit durchstehen
Meaning
to endure a difficult situation with strength and determination
Example
Even though it was a tough day, she managed to **tough it out** and finish the project.
idiom
tough luck
Ausdruck des Mitgefühls für das Missgeschick einer Person
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
phrasal-verb
toughen up
stärker und widerstandsfähiger werden, besonders emotional
Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to **toughen up** if you want to handle criticism at work.
phrasal-verb
toy with
eine Idee beiläufig ohne ernsthafte Absicht in Betracht ziehen
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been **toying with** the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
phrasal-verb
toy with concepts
mit kreativen Ideen spielen oder experimentieren, bevor man sie endgültig festlegt
Meaning
to play with or experiment with creative ideas before finalizing them
Example
We’re still **toying with concepts** for the new campaign slogan.
phrasal-verb
track against goals
Leistung messen, indem man sie mit den Zielen vergleicht
Meaning
to measure performance by comparing it to targets
Example
We **track against goals** every Monday so the team stays focused.
idiom
track down
etwas oder jemanden nach einer Suche finden
Meaning
to find something or someone after a search
Example
We finally **tracked down** the missing invoice.
phrasal-verb
track down errors
die Quelle von Fehlern oder Problemen finden
Meaning
to find the source of mistakes or problems
Example
Our developers worked late to **track down errors** in the system.
idiom
trade blows
mit jemandem streiten oder kämpfen
Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
phrasal-verb
trade down for
gegen eine einfachere oder billigere Alternative eintauschen
Meaning
to swap for a simpler or cheaper alternative
Example
Some shoppers **trade down for** savings during slow months.
idiom
trade off
zwischen zwei gegensätzlichen Dingen abwägen; einen Kompromiss eingehen
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
phrasal-verb
trade off between
zwei gegensätzliche Dinge oder Prioritäten ausgleichen
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
phrasal-verb
trade up for
etwas gegen eine bessere Option eintauschen
Meaning
to exchange something for a better option
Example
We **trade up for** faster equipment when budgets allow.
idiom
trailblaze
als Erster etwas tun oder den Weg weisen
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
idiom
trailblazer
eine Person, die die erste ist, etwas Innovatives zu tun
Meaning
a person who is the first to do something innovative
Example
Elon Musk is often seen as a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
idiom
train a model
ein KI-Modell mit Daten zu trainieren, um Vorhersagen oder Entscheidungen zu treffen
Meaning
to teach an AI model using data to make predictions or decisions
Example
We need to **train a model** on the new dataset before running predictions.
idiom
train of thought
eine verbundene Reihe von Gedanken
Meaning
a connected series of thoughts
Example
I lost my **train of thought** during the presentation.
idiom
train the brain
durch Übung die Denk- oder Problemlösungsfähigkeit verbessern
Meaning
to improve one’s thinking or problem-solving ability through practice
Example
Developers constantly **train their brains** to create smarter algorithms.
phrasal-verb
train through setbacks
auch nach Schwierigkeiten weiter üben
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.