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Expression Cards: idiom

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idiom
mark down
den preis von etwas senken
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
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mark up
den Preis von etwas erhöhen
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
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market forces
die wirtschaftlichen Faktoren, die das Angebot und die Nachfrage von Waren und Dienstleistungen auf einem Markt beeinflussen
Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by **market forces**, as demand for the product rises.
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market share
der Anteil eines Marktes, der von einem bestimmten Unternehmen oder Produkt kontrolliert wird
Meaning
the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product
Example
The company increased its **market share** after launching the new product.
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Masterpiece
Ein Werk hervorragender Kunst oder Handwerkskunst.
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
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masterpiece in the making
etwas, das sich zu etwas Großem entwickelt
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
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match made in heaven
ein perfektes romantisches Paar
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
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mea culpa
ein Ausdruck, um seine eigene Schuld zuzugeben
Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public **mea culpa** for his earlier comments.
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measure out
eine bestimmte Menge abmessen und trennen
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
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measure twice, cut once
vor dem Handeln sorgfältig planen
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
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measure up
den erwarteten Standards entsprechen
Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to **measure up** to the team’s standards.
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media circus
eine übermäßige oder sensationelle Medienberichterstattung
Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
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Media frenzy
Übermäßige Medienaufmerksamkeit oder Aufregung über eine Geschichte.
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
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meet and greet
eine Veranstaltung, bei der sich Menschen treffen und sich vorstellen
Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a **meet and greet** for new employees.
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meet halfway
einen Kompromiss eingehen, indem man einen Teil dessen akzeptiert, was jede Person will
Meaning
to compromise by agreeing to part of what each person wants
Example
We decided to **meet halfway** and agree on a fair price.
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meet someone halfway
mit jemandem einen Kompromiss eingehen
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.
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Meet your Waterloo
Eine endgültige und entscheidende Niederlage erleiden.
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
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mend a broken heart
von seelischem Schmerz nach einer Trennung heilen
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
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mend fences
eine beschädigte Beziehung reparieren
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
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mentor from the sidelines
jemandem helfen, ohne direkt in seine Arbeit involviert zu sein
Meaning
to guide someone without directly getting involved in their work
Example
Sometimes, the best leaders **mentor from the sidelines** and let others take charge.
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mentor someone
jemanden anleiten oder beraten, typischerweise in einem beruflichen Kontext
Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to **mentor** the new recruits in the company.
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mind over matter
die Willenskraft nutzen, um körperliche Probleme zu überwinden
Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure **mind over matter**.
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mind the gap
sich möglicher Probleme oder Unstimmigkeiten bewusst sein
Meaning
to be aware of potential problems or discrepancies
Example
The developer needs to **mind the gap** between AI expectations and real-world capabilities.
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mind your own business
Kümmern Sie sich um Ihre eigenen Angelegenheiten und mischen Sie sich nicht in die Angelegenheiten anderer ein
Meaning
to focus on your own matters and not interfere in others’ affairs
Example
You should **mind your own business** instead of gossiping.
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