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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
lean on
sich auf jemanden für Unterstützung verlassen
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
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lean over
sich nach vorne oder unten beugen
Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t **lean over** the railing during the show.
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leap forward
ein plötzlicher und bedeutender Fortschritt
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
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leap of faith
etwas tun, ohne das Ergebnis zu kennen
Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a **leap of faith** for him.
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learn by doing
lernen durch tun
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
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learn by heart
auswendig lernen
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
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learn from mistakes
sich durch das Verstehen und Korrigieren von Fehlern zu verbessern
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
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learn from your mistakes
die Erfahrung vergangener Fehler nutzen, um zukünftiges Verhalten zu verbessern
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
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learn the hard way
etwas durch Erfahrung lernen, besonders durch das Machen von Fehlern
Meaning
to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
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learn the ropes
lernen, wie man einen bestimmten Job oder eine Aktivität macht
Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to **learn the ropes** at my new job.
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learn your lesson
aus einer unangenehmen Erfahrung lernen, um sie nicht zu wiederholen
Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
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learning on the fly
sich schnell anpassen und lernen ohne vorherige Vorbereitung
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
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leave a carbon footprint
durch tägliche Aktivitäten Verschmutzung oder Umweltauswirkungen verursachen
Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can **leave a large carbon footprint**.
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leave a legacy
etwas schaffen, das bleibt und anderen nach deinem Weggang zugutekommt
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
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leave a mark
eine bleibende Wirkung oder Einfluss haben
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
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leave aside
die Diskussion über etwas verschieben
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
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leave no stone unturned
alles tun, was möglich ist, um ein Ziel zu erreichen
Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police **left no stone unturned** in their search for the missing child.
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leave something in good hands
sicherstellen, dass etwas gut von jemand anderem gepflegt wird
Meaning
to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else
Example
I can retire now because I know my business is **in good hands**.
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leave something up in the air
etwas unentschieden oder unklar lassen
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.
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leave your mark
einen bleibenden Einfluss oder Wirkung auf etwas haben
Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
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Left no stone unturned
Jeden möglichen Weg versuchen, um etwas zu erreichen.
Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective **left no stone unturned** to find the truth.
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left speechless
so überrascht, dass du nicht sprechen kannst
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
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lend a hand
jemandem bei etwas helfen
Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you **lend a hand** with these boxes?
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lend a helping hand
Hilfe oder Unterstützung anbieten
Meaning
to offer assistance or support
Example
She always tries to **lend a helping hand** to those in need.
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