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idiom
world at your fingertips
leichten Zugang zu einer riesigen Menge an Informationen haben, besonders online
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
idiom
worth one's salt
kompetent sein oder Respekt in seinem Bereich verdienen
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
phrasal-verb
wrap around
zusammenfassen oder abschließen, indem man die Hauptideen erneut aufgreift
Meaning
to summarize or conclude by revisiting main ideas
Example
Let’s **wrap around** our discussion by revisiting the key points.
idiom
wrap someone around your finger
jemanden vollständig kontrollieren oder beeinflussen
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
phrasal-verb
wrap the day up
Aufgaben erledigen und den Arbeitstag abschließen
Meaning
to finish tasks and close out the workday
Example
I **wrap the day up** by reviewing tomorrow's top three priorities.
idiom
wrap up
etwas vollständig beenden
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
phrasal-verb
wrap up the project
etwas beenden oder abschließen
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
idiom
wrap your head around
etwas Schwieriges verstehen oder begreifen
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
B2 idiom
wrap your head around it
etwas verstehen oder akzeptieren
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
idiom
wrap your head around something
etwas Schwieriges oder Seltsames verstehen können
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
phrasal-verb
write back
auf eine Beschwerde oder Nachricht von jemandem antworten
Meaning
to reply to someone’s complaint or message
Example
The company promised to **write back** within 48 hours.
idiom
write down
Information auf Papier schreiben
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
phrasal-verb
write in
eine schriftliche Beschwerde oder Meinung senden
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
phrasal-verb
write in about
mit einer Organisation schriftlich in Bezug auf etwas Kontakt aufnehmen
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
idiom
write off
etwas als unwichtig abtun oder nicht in Betracht ziehen
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
idiom
write one’s own story
das eigene Schicksal oder den eigenen Lebensweg gestalten
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
phrasal-verb
write out
etwas in voller Form schreiben
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
phrasal-verb
write to
einen Brief oder eine Nachricht senden, um Dankbarkeit oder Anerkennung auszudrücken
Meaning
to send a letter or message to express gratitude or appreciation
Example
I plan to **write to** my old professor to thank him for his support.
phrasal-verb
write up
einen detaillierten schriftlichen Bericht vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare a detailed written report
Example
Please **write up** the feedback summary for the manager.
idiom
written in the stars
vorbestimmt zu passieren; schicksalhaft
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
idiom
yawn fest
etwas extrem Langweiliges
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
phrasal-verb
yearn for
ein tiefes emotionales Verlangen oder Sehnsucht nach etwas verlorenem oder vermisstem fühlen
Meaning
to feel a deep emotional longing or desire for something lost or missed
Example
He still **yearns for** the life he could have had.
idiom
yellow-bellied
sehr feige
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
idiom
You can do it
Habe Vertrauen; glaube an deine Fähigkeit.
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!