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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
friends in high places
Menschen mit Macht oder Einfluss, die Ihnen helfen können
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
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from my point of view
etwas aus der eigenen Perspektive betrachten
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
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from the bottom of my heart
mit aufrichtiger Dankbarkeit
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
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from the ground up
etwas vollständig von Anfang an aufbauen oder beginnen
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
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from the horse’s mouth
direkt aus der originalen oder zuverlässigen Quelle
Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
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Front page news
Äußerst wichtige oder weit verbreitet diskutierte Nachrichten
Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
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frozen with fear
vor Angst erstarrt
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
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Fuel the economy
Das Wirtschaftswachstum ankurbeln.
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
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fulfill one's obligations
seine Verpflichtungen erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
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full of beans
sehr energiegeladen und lebhaft
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
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full of confidence
sich sehr sicher fühlen
Meaning
feeling very sure of yourself
Example
He walked into the interview room **full of confidence**.
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full of oneself
zu stolz oder zu selbstbewusst sein
Meaning
to be overly proud or self-confident
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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full of praise
sehr positiv über jemanden oder etwas sprechen
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
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full of the joys of spring
sehr glücklich und energiegeladen
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
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full of years
ein langes und erfülltes Leben geführt haben
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
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full of yourself
zu stolz oder selbstzentriert sein
Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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full steam ahead
mit voller Energie oder Geschwindigkeit vorankommen
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
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full swing
auf dem Höhepunkt der Aktivität oder Aufregung
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
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fun and games
angenehme Aktivitäten; verspieltes Verhalten
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
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gain ground
Fortschritte machen oder vorankommen
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
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gain the upper ground
eine vorteilhafte oder überlegene Position erreichen
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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gain the upper hand
die Kontrolle oder den Vorteil über jemanden erlangen
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
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game changer
eine Idee oder ein Ereignis, das alles signifikant verändert
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
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Game of thrones
Ein Kampf um Macht oder Kontrolle, der oft Manipulation und Rivalität beinhaltet
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
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