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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
a slippery slope
eine Handlung, die anscheinend zu unerwünschten oder gefährlichen Konsequenzen führt
Meaning
a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences
Example
Starting to ignore small violations can lead to **a slippery slope** of bigger legal issues.
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a slow learner
jemand, der länger braucht, um Dinge zu verstehen oder zu lernen
Meaning
someone who takes time to understand or learn things
Example
Don’t worry if you need more time—you’re just **a slow learner**.
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a smart cookie
eine sehr kluge oder intelligente Person
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s **a smart cookie**.
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a smoke-filled room
ein Ort, an dem mächtige Menschen geheime politische Entscheidungen treffen
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
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a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Herausforderungen und Schwierigkeiten machen Menschen stärker und erfahrener.
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
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a snake in the grass
ein geheimer Feind
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
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A snapshot of
ein kurzer blick oder eine zusammenfassung von etwas
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
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a snowball effect
eine Situation, in der etwas in Größe oder Bedeutung immer schneller zunimmt
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating **a snowball effect**.
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a snowball's chance in hell
keine Chance überhaupt
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
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a social butterfly
jemand, der sehr sozial ist und es liebt, Leute zu treffen
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
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A solid foundation
Eine starke und zuverlässige Basis oder ein Ausgangspunkt.
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
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a sound bite
ein kurzer, einprägsamer Teil einer Rede oder eines Interviews, der oft in den Medien verwendet wird
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
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a sound mind in a sound body
Mentale Gesundheit hängt von körperlicher Gesundheit ab
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
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a spark of genius
eine plötzliche und brillante Idee
Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her **spark of genius** helped us solve the problem quickly.
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a splash of color
eine kleine Menge leuchtender Farbe hinzugefügt für den Effekt
Meaning
a small amount of bright color added for effect
Example
Add **a splash of color** to make the room lively.
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a steep learning curve
wenn etwas schwer zu lernen ist, normalerweise schnell
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
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a step in the right direction
eine kleine Handlung, die zu Fortschritt auf ein Ziel hin führt
Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely **a step in the right direction**.
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a stepping stone
ein Ereignis oder eine Erfahrung, die beim Fortschritt hilft
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
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A stitch in time saves nine
Ein kleines Problem früh zu lösen verhindert später ein größeres Problem.
Meaning
Solving a small problem early prevents a bigger problem later.
Example
Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
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a storm in a teacup
ein kleines Problem, das übertrieben wird
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
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a storybook ending
ein perfektes oder glückliches Ende, wie in einem Märchen
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true **storybook ending**.
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a stroke of genius
eine brillante und kreative Idee
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
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a stroke of luck
etwas Gutes, das zufällig passiert
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
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a taste of your own medicine
das gleiche Ungemach erleben, das du anderen zugefügt hast
Meaning
to experience the same unpleasantness you caused to others
Example
He was rude to everyone, but now he’s getting **a taste of his own medicine**.
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