Expression Cards: idiom
4001 cards available.
idiom
game plan
eine sorgfältig durchdachte Strategie
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
idiom
garbage in, garbage out
fehlerhafte Eingabedaten führen zu fehlerhaften Ergebnissen
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
idiom
gather around
sich um jemanden oder etwas versammeln
Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
idiom
gather up
Dinge zusammen sammeln
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
idiom
gear down
das Tempo der Aktivität verlangsamen
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
idiom
gear toward
etwas für eine bestimmte Gruppe entwerfen oder ausrichten
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
idiom
gear up
sich energetisch auf etwas vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
idiom
gear up for
sich auf etwas vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
idiom
gear up to
sich energetisch auf etwas vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
idiom
gears in motion
der Prozess hat begonnen und schreitet voran
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
idiom
get a clean bill of health
vom Arzt als vollständig gesund erklärt werden
Meaning
to be declared completely healthy by a doctor
Example
After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.
idiom
get a degree
ein formales Bildungsprogramm abschließen
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
idiom
get a foot in the door
den ersten Schritt zur Erreichung von etwas machen, insbesondere einen Job
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
idiom
get a good deal
etwas zu einem niedrigen Preis kaufen; ein Schnäppchen machen
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
idiom
get a grasp of
etwas vollständig verstehen
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
idiom
get a grip
seine Emotionen unter Kontrolle bringen und sich vernünftig verhalten
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
idiom
get a grip on yourself
deine Emotionen kontrollieren und ruhig bleiben
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
idiom
get a handle on something
etwas verstehen oder die Kontrolle über etwas gewinnen
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
idiom
get a kick out of
etwas sehr genießen
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
idiom
get a move on
sich beeilen oder schneller bewegen
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
idiom
get a new lease on life
neue Energie oder Begeisterung für etwas gewinnen
Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
idiom
get a pat on the back
lob oder Anerkennung für etwas Gutes erhalten
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
idiom
get a second wind
nachdem man sich müde fühlt, eine Energieauffrischung haben
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
idiom
get a taste of your own medicine
die eigene Medizin zu schmecken bekommen
Meaning
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others
Example
He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally **got a taste of his own medicine**.