Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
hard sell
eine aggressive oder erzwungene Verkaufsstrategie
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
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hardwired to do something
von Natur aus geneigt oder programmiert sein, sich auf eine bestimmte Weise zu verhalten
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
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hash it out
ein Problem gründlich besprechen, um eine Lösung zu finden
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution
Example
Let’s sit down and **hash it out** instead of fighting.
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hash out
die Details von etwas durch Diskussion durchgehen
Meaning
to work through the details of something by discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hash out** the final budget cuts.
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hashtag activism
Hashtags verwenden, um soziale oder politische Anliegen online zu unterstützen
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
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have a blast
eine tolle Zeit haben
Meaning
to have a really good time
Example
We **had a blast** at the concert last night!
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have a bone to pick
eine Beschwerde oder Meinungsverschiedenheit mit jemandem haben
Meaning
to have a complaint or disagreement with someone
Example
I **have a bone to pick** with you about yesterday’s meeting.
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have a brainwave
plötzlich eine geniale Idee haben
Meaning
to suddenly have a clever idea
Example
I **had a brainwave** and solved the puzzle.
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have a change of heart
seine Meinung ändern
Meaning
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something
Example
She was going to move abroad, but she had **a change of heart**.
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have a chip on your shoulder
über etwas aus der Vergangenheit wütend oder nachtragend sein
Meaning
to be angry or resentful about something from the past
Example
He **has a chip on his shoulder** about being rejected.
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have a crush on
jemanden mögen
Meaning
to be attracted to someone
Example
I **had a crush on** my classmate in college.
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have a crush on someone
romantische Gefühle für jemanden haben, oft heimlich
Meaning
to have romantic feelings for someone, often secretly
Example
I’ve **had a crush on** her for months.
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have a Eureka moment
plötzlich die Lösung für ein Problem erkennen
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
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have a falling out
einen Streit oder eine Auseinandersetzung mit jemandem haben
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
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have a good character
ehrlich, moralisch und respektabel sein
Meaning
to be honest, moral, and respectable
Example
He has always **had a good character**, and that’s why people trust him.
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have a good head on one's shoulders
vernünftig und intelligent sein
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
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have a green thumb
gut im Gärtnern sein
Meaning
to be good at gardening
Example
My mother **has a green thumb** and grows beautiful flowers.
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have a heart
Menschlichkeit oder Freundlichkeit zeigen
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
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have a heart of gold
sehr freundlich und großzügig sein
Meaning
to be very kind and generous
Example
Everyone loves her because she **has a heart of gold**.
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have a heavy heart
tiefe Traurigkeit oder Kummer empfinden
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
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have a high opinion of yourself
denken, dass man sehr gut oder wichtig ist
Meaning
to think you are very good or important
Example
He **has a high opinion of himself** after getting the award.
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have a lightbulb moment
eine plötzliche Erkenntnis oder Idee
Meaning
a sudden realization or idea
Example
When I saw the problem from a different angle, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
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have a lot on one’s plate
viele Aufgaben oder Verantwortlichkeiten haben
Meaning
to have many responsibilities or tasks
Example
She can’t join us tonight; she **has a lot on her plate**.
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have a lump in your throat
das Gefühl haben, gleich wegen starker Emotionen zu weinen
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.