Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
in the red
Schulden haben; Geld verlieren
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
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in the same boat
in derselben schwierigen Situation wie andere sein
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
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in the same frame
eine gemeinsame Perspektive oder ein gemeinsames Verständnis haben
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
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in the same league
vergleichbar in Qualität oder Fähigkeit
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
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in the same orbit
sich einig sein oder ähnliche Gedanken oder Ziele teilen
Meaning
to be in agreement or share similar thoughts or goals
Example
We’re both **in the same orbit** when it comes to our project’s goals.
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in the spotlight
öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit erhalten
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
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in the trenches
tief in harte Arbeit oder herausfordernde Situationen involviert sein
Meaning
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
Example
She’s **in the trenches** with the rest of the team, solving problems every day.
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in the works
etwas, das entwickelt oder geplant wird
Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is **in the works** and should be released soon.
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in the wrong
für einen Fehler oder eine schlechte Situation verantwortlich sein.
Meaning
to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.
Example
He knew he was **in the wrong** for shouting at her.
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in the wrong hands
kontrolliert oder benutzt von Menschen, die Schaden anrichten könnten
Meaning
controlled or used by people who could cause harm
Example
AI technology **in the wrong hands** could be disastrous.
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in the zone
voll konzentriert sein und seine beste Leistung bringen
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
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in two minds
unentschlossen über etwas
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.
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In uncharted waters
In einer unbekannten oder ungewohnten Situation.
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
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In vogue
Derzeit beliebt oder modisch
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
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in your face advertising
aggressive oder sehr direkte Art der Werbung
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
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influencer culture
der Trend von Social-Media-Persönlichkeiten, Produkte oder Lebensstile zu bewerben
Meaning
the trend of social media personalities promoting products or lifestyles
Example
**Influencer culture** has changed how brands market themselves.
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influencer marketing
Werbung für Produkte durch einflussreiche Personen in sozialen Medien
Meaning
promoting products through influential people on social media
Example
Many brands invest in **influencer marketing** to reach younger audiences.
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ink in
etwas schriftlich planen oder bestätigen
Meaning
to schedule or confirm something in writing
Example
I’ll **ink in** the interview for Tuesday morning.
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Inquisitive mind
Eine neugierige und lernbegierige Denkweise.
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
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inside job
ein Verbrechen, das von jemandem innerhalb der betroffenen Organisation begangen wurde
Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an **inside job**.
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internet troll
eine Person, die absichtlich beleidigende oder provokante Kommentare online veröffentlicht
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
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iron curtain
eine Barriere, die Nationen ideologisch oder politisch trennt
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
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iron fist in a velvet glove
ein sanftes äußeres Erscheinungsbild, das starke Kontrolle verbirgt
Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
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iron out
kleine Probleme oder Unterschiede lösen
Meaning
to resolve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out** the payment details before signing.