Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
lock and key
vollständig gesichert oder geschützt
Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
idiom
lock down
etwas vollständig sichern oder den Zugriff darauf einschränken
Meaning
to secure or restrict access to something completely
Example
After detecting the breach, the company **locked down** all servers.
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lock horns
in einen streit oder kampf geraten
Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They **locked horns** over the new proposal.
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lock in
etwas so sichern, dass es sich nicht ändern kann
Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's **lock in** the reservation before the price goes up.
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lock it down
etwas vollständig sichern
Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to **lock it down**.
idiom
lock someone up
jemanden ins Gefängnis sperren oder einsperren
Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to **lock him up** for his crimes.
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log off
sich von einem Computersystem abmelden
Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to **log off** before you leave the office.
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logged in
Zugang zu einem Computer oder System erhalten
Meaning
to gain access to a computer or system
Example
She **logged in** to check her emails.
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long in the tooth
alt werden
Meaning
getting old
Example
He’s a bit **long in the tooth** for this kind of work.
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long story short
etwas kurz zusammenfassen
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
**Long story short**, we missed the train.
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long time no see
wird verwendet, wenn man jemanden nach langer Zeit trifft
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
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look before you leap
über mögliche Risiken nachdenken, bevor man etwas tut
Meaning
to think carefully about possible risks before doing something
Example
Before starting your own business, remember to **look before you leap**.
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look forward to
sich auf etwas freuen, das passieren wird
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
idiom
look into
etwas untersuchen oder prüfen
Meaning
to investigate or examine something
Example
They promised to **look into** the billing error today.
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Look on the bright side
Sich auf die positiven Aspekte einer Situation konzentrieren.
Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
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loose cannon
eine unvorhersehbare Person, die Probleme verursachen kann
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
idiom
loose lips sink ships
zu viel reden kann Probleme verursachen
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
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lose confidence
Vertrauen verlieren
Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t **lose confidence** after one failure.
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lose faith in someone
das Vertrauen in jemanden verlieren
Meaning
to stop trusting someone
Example
After what he did, I’ve completely **lost faith in him**.
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lose ground
Vorteil oder Kontrolle in einer Situation verlieren
Meaning
to lose advantage or control in a situation
Example
During the talks, one side began to **lose ground** quickly.
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lose interest
das Interesse an etwas verlieren
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
idiom
lose one's temper
sehr wütend werden
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **lost his temper** when he saw the mess.
idiom
lose one’s cool
plötzlich wütend werden
Meaning
to suddenly become angry
Example
Try not to **lose your cool** during the argument.
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lose sleep over something
sich über etwas sehr sorgen
Meaning
to worry a lot about something
Example
Don’t **lose sleep over** minor issues.