Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
hit a home run
großen Erfolg erzielen
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
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hit a snag
auf ein unerwartetes Problem oder Hindernis stoßen
Meaning
to face an unexpected problem or obstacle
Example
The project **hit a snag** when the server went down.
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hit back
auf Kritik oder Angriffe mit Stärke antworten
Meaning
to reply to criticism or attack with force
Example
The team plans to **hit back** with a stronger strategy.
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hit below the belt
unfair handeln oder etwas Verletzendes sagen
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
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hit home
vollständig verstanden werden oder eine starke Auswirkung haben
Meaning
to be fully understood or have a strong impact
Example
The reality of the housing crisis really **hit home** for them.
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hit it off
sich schnell und einfach anfreunden
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
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hit it out of the park
etwas außergewöhnlich gut machen
Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
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hit like a ton of bricks
einen plötzlichen und starken Schock oder Überraschung verursachen
Meaning
to cause a sudden and strong shock or surprise
Example
The news of his death **hit me like a ton of bricks**.
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hit rock bottom
den Tiefpunkt erreichen; den niedrigsten Punkt des Scheiterns oder der Depression erreichen
Meaning
to reach the lowest point of failure or depression
Example
After losing his job, he **hit rock bottom**.
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hit the airwaves
im Fernsehen oder Radio ausgestrahlt werden
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
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hit the big time
großen Ruhm oder Erfolg erreichen
Meaning
to achieve great fame or success
Example
The band **hit the big time** after their first album went viral.
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hit the books
sehr hart studieren
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
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hit the brakes
etwas verlangsamen oder stoppen
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
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hit the ceiling
den höchstmöglichen Stand oder Preis erreichen
Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
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hit the dance floor
mit dem Tanzen anfangen, besonders auf einer Party
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
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hit the dirt
zu Boden gehen; sich verstecken oder in Deckung gehen
Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often **hit the dirt** when humans approach.
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hit the firewall
auf eine Einschränkung oder Sicherheitsblockade stoßen, wenn man versucht, etwas online zu erreichen
Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
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hit the gas
beschleunigen; schneller werden
Meaning
to accelerate; to move faster
Example
He **hit the gas** to catch the green light.
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hit the ground running
etwas energisch und erfolgreich beginnen
Meaning
to start something energetically and successfully
Example
She joined the team and **hit the ground running** on her first day.
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hit the hay
ins Bett gehen; schlafen
Meaning
to go to bed; to sleep
Example
I'm really tired, so I'm going to **hit the hay** early tonight.
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hit the headlines
in den Nachrichten weit verbreitet berichtet werden
Meaning
to be reported widely in the news
Example
The company's scandal **hit the headlines** immediately.
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hit the jackpot
großen Erfolg erzielen oder etwas Wertvolles gewinnen
Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He **hit the jackpot** when his startup got acquired for millions.
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hit the nail on the head
genau richtig in etwas sein
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
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hit the panic button
zu schnell oder nervös auf ein Problem reagieren
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.