Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
expand on
mehr Details oder Informationen zu etwas hinzufügen
Meaning
to add more details or information about something
Example
Could you **expand on** your last point a bit more?
phrasal-verb
expand on ideas
Ideen detaillierter erklären oder entwickeln
Meaning
to explain or develop ideas in more detail
Example
The professor asked me to **expand on ideas** in my essay.
phrasal-verb
expand upon
mehr Details liefern oder eine Idee weiterentwickeln
Meaning
to provide more details or develop an idea further
Example
The CEO will **expand upon** the company’s future expansion plans.
phrasal-verb
expand your network
neue berufliche Beziehungen und Verbindungen aufbauen
Meaning
to build new professional relationships and connections
Example
Attending industry events can help you **expand your network**.
phrasal-verb
expose to
jemanden neuen Erfahrungen oder Ideen vorstellen
Meaning
to introduce someone to new experiences or ideas
Example
The program **exposes students to** global cultures and traditions.
phrasal-verb
express thanks to
jemandem danke sagen
Meaning
to say thank you to someone
Example
He **expressed his thanks to** the organizers of the conference.
phrasal-verb
face down
jemanden oder etwas mutig konfrontieren
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
phrasal-verb
face up to challenges
Schwierigkeiten mit Mut und Selbstvertrauen begegnen
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
phrasal-verb
face up to the truth
die Realität einer Situation akzeptieren oder sich ihr stellen
Meaning
to accept or confront the reality of a situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.
phrasal-verb
fact check against
Information durch den Vergleich mit zuverlässigen Quellen überprüfen
Meaning
to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources
Example
Journalists **fact check against** official records to avoid errors.
phrasal-verb
factor in for
etwas in die Planung einbeziehen
Meaning
to include a consideration when planning for something
Example
Analysts **factor in for** currency swings when forecasting prices.
phrasal-verb
factor into
etwas in Ihre Berechnungen oder Prognosen für die Zukunft einbeziehen
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
phrasal-verb
fade away
allmählich verschwinden
Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
phrasal-verb
fade in
allmählich am Anfang einer Szene sichtbar werden
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
phrasal-verb
fade into
sich allmählich mit der Umgebung vermischen; weniger auffällig werden
Meaning
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
Example
His pale shirt **faded into** the white background.
phrasal-verb
fade out
langsam aus der Sicht oder dem Klang verschwinden
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
phrasal-verb
fall apart
in Stücke zerbrechen; komplett scheitern
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fail completely
Example
Their marriage **fell apart** after years of arguments.
phrasal-verb
fall back
zurückgehen; sich zurückziehen
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
phrasal-verb
fall back into
in einen früheren Zustand oder eine Gewohnheit zurückkehren
Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
phrasal-verb
fall back into friendship
nach einem Konflikt wieder natürlich Freunde werden
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
phrasal-verb
fall behind in
nicht so viel Fortschritt machen wie andere in etwas
Meaning
to not make as much progress as others in something
Example
If you skip classes, you might **fall behind in** your studies.
phrasal-verb
fall behind in exports
bei den Exporten zurückfallen
Meaning
to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
Example
The nation has **fallen behind in exports** due to weak demand abroad.
phrasal-verb
fall behind on
etwas nicht rechtzeitig oder wie geplant tun
Meaning
to fail to do something on time or as planned
Example
He **fell behind on** his rent payments last month.
phrasal-verb
fall behind schedule
nicht so schnell vorankommen wie geplant
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.