Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
In the calm before the storm
Eine friedliche Zeit, bevor eine schwierige Situation oder ein Konflikt entsteht.
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
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in the clear
nicht schuldig oder frei von Verdacht
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
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in the cloud
auf entfernten Servern über das Internet gespeichert oder verwaltet
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
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in the dark web
in einem verborgenen oder geheimen Teil des Internets, der für illegale Aktivitäten genutzt wird
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
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in the doldrums
sich über längere Zeit traurig oder gelangweilt fühlen
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
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in the driver's seat
die Kontrolle über eine Situation haben
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
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in the dumps
sich traurig oder deprimiert fühlen
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
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In the eye of the beholder
Schönheit oder Wert sind subjektiv und hängen vom Betrachter ab.
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
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in the footsteps of
jemandes Beispiel oder Karriereweg folgen
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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in the heat of the moment
impulsiv oder emotional handeln, ohne nachzudenken
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
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in the hot seat
in einer schwierigen oder unangenehmen Position sein, oft unter öffentlicher Beobachtung
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
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In the know
Informationen haben, die die meisten Menschen nicht haben.
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
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in the lab
Arbeiten in einer Laborumgebung an Experimenten oder Forschung
Meaning
working in a laboratory environment on experiments or research
Example
The new vaccine is currently being tested **in the lab** before it’s released to the public.
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in the limelight
im Rampenlicht stehen
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
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in the line of fire
in einer Situation sein, in der man wahrscheinlich beschuldigt oder kritisiert wird
Meaning
to be in a situation where one is likely to be blamed or criticized
Example
The manager found himself **in the line of fire** after the project failed.
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in the long run
nach langer Zeit; am Ende
Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you **in the long run**.
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in the loop
über etwas informiert sein
Meaning
to be informed about something
Example
Please keep me **in the loop** about the project updates.
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in the money
plötzlich viel Geld haben
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
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in the mood
Lust haben, etwas zu tun oder eine bestimmte Einstellung zu haben
Meaning
feeling like doing something or having a particular attitude
Example
I'm **in the mood** for some chocolate cake today.
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in the nick of time
im letzten möglichen Moment; gerade bevor es zu spät ist
Meaning
at the last possible moment; just before it’s too late
Example
He arrived **in the nick of time** to catch the train.
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In the picture
Involviert oder informiert über eine Situation
Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
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in the pink of health
in sehr guter Gesundheit
Meaning
in very good health
Example
After months of rest, he’s now **in the pink of health**.
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in the pipeline
geplant oder entwickelt
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
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in the public eye
in der Öffentlichkeit bekannt oder sichtbar sein
Meaning
being well known or highly visible in public
Example
The journalist has been **in the public eye** for over a decade.