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idiom
wake up to
sich etwas Wichtiges bewusst werden
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
idiom
walk a fine line
zwischen zwei schwierigen Entscheidungen oder gegensätzlichen Seiten balancieren
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
idiom
walk a tightrope
sich in einer schwierigen Situation befinden, die ein sorgfältiges Gleichgewicht erfordert
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
phrasal-verb
walk along
neben etwas für eine gewisse Strecke zu Fuß gehen
Meaning
to move on foot beside something for some distance
Example
**Walk along** the river until you reach the bridge.
phrasal-verb
walk away
ruhig eine Situation oder einen Ort verlassen; sich zu Fuß entfernen
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
phrasal-verb
walk away from
eine Beziehung oder Situation verlassen, anstatt sich ihr zu stellen
Meaning
to leave a relationship or situation instead of confronting it
Example
Sometimes it’s better to **walk away from** toxic friendships.
idiom
walk on air
sich sehr glücklich fühlen
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
idiom
walk on eggshells
sehr vorsichtig mit dem, was du sagst oder tust, um zu vermeiden, dass du jemanden verärgerst
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
idiom
walk tall
selbstbewusst und stolz auftreten
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
idiom
walk with confidence
sich bewegen oder handeln auf eine Weise, die Vertrauen in die eigenen Fähigkeiten zeigt
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
idiom
walking on air
sich sehr glücklich und aufgeregt fühlen
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
idiom
walking on eggshells
sehr vorsichtig sein, um niemanden zu verärgern
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
idiom
wallflower
eine schüchterne Person, die soziale Aktivitäten meidet
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
phrasal-verb
wander around
sich ohne festen Zweck oder Richtung bewegen
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
idiom
wander off
ohne Ziel oder Richtung weggehen
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
idiom
wanderlust
ein starkes Verlangen zu reisen und die Welt zu erkunden
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
idiom
war of words
ein Streit oder verbaler Konflikt
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
phrasal-verb
warm down
sanfte Übungen nach intensiver körperlicher Aktivität durchführen
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
idiom
warm the cockles of one's heart
jemanden glücklich oder dankbar machen
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
phrasal-verb
warm to
anfangen, Zuneigung oder Sympathie für jemanden zu empfinden
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
phrasal-verb
warm to someone
anfangen, jemanden zu mögen oder sich freundlich ihm gegenüber zu fühlen
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
idiom
warm up
den Körper oder Geist für die Aktivität vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
phrasal-verb
warm up emotionally
anfangen, sich wohl zu fühlen, um seine Emotionen zu teilen
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
warm up for
sich vor einer Aktivität vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.