Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
lay off workers
Arbeiter aufgrund einer Wirtschaftskrise entlassen
Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to **lay off workers** during the recession.
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lay out a plan
eine Strategie oder ein Vorschlag klar präsentieren oder erklären
Meaning
to present or explain a strategy or proposal clearly
Example
The finance minister **laid out a plan** for sustainable growth.
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lay out a vision
pläne oder ziele für die zukunft klar erklären
Meaning
to clearly explain plans or goals for the future
Example
The CEO **laid out a vision** for the company’s next five years.
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lay out concepts
kreative ideen klar darstellen oder erklären
Meaning
to present or explain creative ideas clearly
Example
The designer **laid out concepts** for the new brand identity.
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lay out expectations
klar und deutlich erklären, was man von anderen erwartet
Meaning
to clearly explain what you expect from others
Example
At the beginning of the project, the manager **laid out expectations** for the entire team.
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lay out trade policies
Handelsstrategien klar erklären oder präsentieren
Meaning
to explain or present trade strategies clearly
Example
The finance minister will **lay out trade policies** for the upcoming fiscal year.
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lay risks out
potenzielle Probleme klar präsentieren
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
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lay the foundation for progress
eine starke Grundlage für zukünftige Entwicklung schaffen
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
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lay the groundwork for
die grundlegende Basis für etwas Wichtiges in der Zukunft vorbereiten
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
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lay things out for
Informationen klar erklären oder anordnen, um ein Ziel zu erreichen
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
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layer on
Schichten oder Ebenen zu einem Kunstwerk oder Design hinzufügen
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
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lead by
andere durch dein eigenes Beispiel oder Handlungen führen
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
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lead into
etwas einführen oder den Weg für etwas vorbereiten
Meaning
to introduce or prepare the way for something
Example
She used a joke to **lead into** her main topic.
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lead the way for
ein beispiel schaffen, dem andere folgen können
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
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lead to
eine bestimmte Folge oder ein Ergebnis verursachen
Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can **lead to** better audience engagement.
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lead up to
zu etwas führen oder bewirken, dass etwas später passiert
Meaning
to result in or cause something to happen later
Example
The decisions we make now could **lead up to** major outcomes in the future.
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lead with
mit einer höflichen oder positiven Aussage beginnen, bevor man Kritik übt
Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to **lead with** appreciation before giving feedback.
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leak out
versehenlich bekannt werden; aus dem Geheimnis entkommen
Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information **leaked out** before the official announcement.
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lean back on
sich auf jemanden oder etwas verlassen für Unterstützung
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I **lean back on** my team for help.
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lean emotionally on
sich auf jemanden für emotionale Unterstützung verlassen
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
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lean forward
Interesse und emotionale Beteiligung in einem Gespräch zeigen
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
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lean in to
emotionale Herausforderungen mit Mut annehmen oder ihnen gegenübertreten
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.
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lean into healing
sich aktiv am Prozess der emotionalen Genesung beteiligen
Meaning
to actively engage in the process of emotional recovery
Example
It's okay to cry—**lean into healing** and allow yourself to grow.
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lean into hope
vertrauen und mit einer positiven Einstellung trotz Schmerz vorwärts gehen
Meaning
to trust and move forward with a positive mindset despite pain
Example
Even in sorrow, she tries to **lean into hope**.