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idiom
warm up to
sich allmählich wohler mit jemandem oder etwas fühlen
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
phrasal-verb
warm up to gratitude
allmählich dankbarer oder dankbarer werden
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
phrasal-verb
warm up to someone
anfangen, jemanden zu mögen oder ihm zu vertrauen
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
idiom
warm-hearted
freundlich und sympathisch
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
phrasal-verb
warn against
jemandem raten, etwas risikoreiches oder schädliches nicht zu tun
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
idiom
warp speed
sehr hohe Geschwindigkeit; extrem schneller Fortschritt
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
phrasal-verb
wash away
etwas mit Wasser entfernen oder wegtragen
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
idiom
wash one’s hands of something
die Verantwortung für etwas abgeben
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
phrasal-verb
wash up
das Geschirr nach einer Mahlzeit abwaschen; sich selbst reinigen
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
idiom
wash your hands of something
sich von etwas distanzieren oder keine Verantwortung mehr übernehmen
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
phrasal-verb
watch out
wachsam und vorsichtig bei etwas Gefährlichem sein
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
phrasal-verb
watch over
jemanden mit Sorgfalt beschützen oder bewachen
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.
idiom
wave off
etwas mit einer Geste oder Bemerkung ablehnen oder abweisen
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
idiom
wave the white flag
sich ergeben oder aufgeben
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
phrasal-verb
waver between
hin und her schwanken zwischen zwei Meinungen oder Entscheidungen
Meaning
to go back and forth between two opinions or choices
Example
She **wavered between** hope and fear before making her decision.
idiom
we'll cross that bridge when we come to it
wir werden uns keine Sorgen über ein mögliches zukünftiges Problem machen, sondern uns darum kümmern, wenn es passiert
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
idiom
We’re of one mind
Einer Meinung sein
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
weak link
der verletzlichste oder unsicherste Teil eines Systems
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
idiom
weakest link
der verwundbarste Teil eines Systems oder einer Gruppe
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
idiom
wear down
jemanden oder etwas allmählich schwächen
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
idiom
Wear many hats
Viele Rollen oder Verantwortlichkeiten haben.
Meaning
To have many roles or responsibilities.
Example
As a small business owner, she **wears many hats**.
phrasal-verb
wear off
allmählich verschwinden oder seine Wirkung verlieren
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
idiom
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
offen Emotionen oder Gefühle zeigen
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
idiom
wear out
etwas benutzen, bis es unbrauchbar wird
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.