LU02 - Idioms [BZZ

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====== LU02 - Idioms =====

===== Idioms01 =====
^# ^Idiom ^Explanation ^Example ^Translation ^
| 1. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/follow-suit|follow suit]] | to do the same thing as someone else | France led the way, hoping that other countries would swiftly follow suit. | einem Beispiel folgen, etwas gleich tun |
| 2. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/call-of-naturee| answer the call of the nature]] | the need to use restroom/bathroom for relieve purpose. | Excuse me, call of nature | Bedürfnis nach Bio-Pause |
| 3. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/be-ahead-of-the-game?q=ahead+of+the+game|be ahead the game]] | at a particular time having done more than anticipated | After finishing this final assignment your would be ahead of the game. | Einen Vorsprung haben | 
| 4. | [[https://en.bab.la/dictionary/english/behind-the-game|be behind the game]] | at a particular time having done less than anticipated | If we don’t update our strategy, we’ll fall behind the game.. | Einen Rückstand haben |
| 5. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/barking-up-the-wrong-tree|barking up the wrong tree]] | to be wrong about reason or way of achieving something | She blamed Jake, but she was barking up the wrong tree. | Auf dem Holzweg sein |

===== Idioms02 =====
^# ^Idiom ^Explanation ^Example ^Translation ^
| 6. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/at-disposal?q=one%27s+disposal|at someone's disposal]] | available to be used by someone | For this task you have 10 minutes at your disposal. | Zur Verfügung haben. |
| 7. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/acid-test | acid test]] | A conclusive test of the success or value of something. | The new product’s launch will be the acid test of its success. | Feuerprobe |
| 8. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lose-track | lose track of ]] | to no longer know what is happening |I tried to follow the conversation, but I lost the track. | Aus den Augen verlieren, den roten Faden verlieren. |
| 9. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/back-to-square-one | back to square one ]] | having to restart due to failure or a flop |The project failed, so we're back to square one. | Wieder am Anfang sein. Neu beginnen müssen. |
| 10. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/by-the-book| by the book ]] | doing something formally correct |The officer handled the situation strictly by the book. | Streng nach Vorschrift. |

===== Idioms03 =====
^# ^Idiom ^Explanation ^Example ^Translation ^
| 11. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/at-wits-end?q=at+your+wits%27+endl| at your wits' end]] | so worried, confused, or annoyed that you do not know what to do next: | She was at her wits’ end trying to figure out how to control her 14-year-old son. | Am Ende mit der Weisheit. Ratlos. |
| 12. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/call-it-a-day | call it a day]] | regardless of the time, after the last task I suggest to call it a day.  | to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more or think you have done enough. | Feierabend machen. |
| 13. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cut-to-the-chase?q=cut+the+chase | cut to the chase ]]|to talk about or deal with the important parts of a subject and not waste time with things that are not important | Let's cut the chase and talk about what went wrong yesterday.  | Zur Sache kommen.|
| 14. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cut-out-for | to be cut out for ]] | to be the right type of person for a particular job or activity | Not all students are cut out for being a it professional. | Für etwas geeignet oder geschaffen sein. |
| 15. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/piece-of-cake | piece of cake ]] | something which is very easy to accomplish|The officer handled the situation strictly by the book. | Leicht Übung. |

===== Idioms04 =====
^# ^Idiom ^Explanation ^Example ^Translation ^
| 16. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/can-of-worms | can of worms ]] | a situation that causes a lot of problems for you when you start to deal with it | Bringing up the budget cuts in the meeting opened a real can of worms, leading to a heated debate. | Ein komplizierte Sache. |
| 17. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/ball-is-in-court?q=the+ball+is+in+your+court | the ball is in your court]] | If the ball is in someone's court, they have to do something before any progress can be made in a situation. | I've given you all the information you need, so now the ball is in your court to make a decision. | jetzt seid Ihr dran |
| 18. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/come-get-to-grips-with?q=come+to+grips | come to grips with ]] | to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation | She finally came to grips with the fact that she needed to change her career path. | etwas in den Griff bekommen |
| 19. | [[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/do-try-very-best?q=do+your+best | do your best ]] | to make the greatest effort possible | No matter what happens, just do your best and give it your all.| das Beste geben |
| 20. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/be+smooth+sailing | smooth [plain, easy] sailing ]] | Once we fixed the engine issue, it was smooth sailing for the rest of the road trip. | things are going well and without any problems or difficulties.  | reibungslos |

===== Idioms05 =====
^#    ^Idiom  ^Explanation ^Example ^Translation ^
| 21. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/get+your+act+together | get your act together ]] | To take action to become well-organized, prepared, or in a better state of life. | If you want to pass this class, you need to get your act together and start studying seriously. | Reiss Dich zusammen. Den Rank finden. |
| 22. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/go+overboard | go overboard ]] | To act without restraint in some area. | She went overboard with the decorations, covering every inch of the house in lights and streamers. | über Bord gehen. Zu weit gehen. |
| 23. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/your+heart+isn%27t+in+it | your heart isn't in it ]] | One is not emotionally invested in something. | You should find a new hobby because it's clear your heart isn't in it anymore. | nicht mit dem Herzen bei der Sache sein.|
| 24. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/hang+in+there | hang in there ]] | An expression of encouragement to persist or stay calm in a challenging situation.  | I know this project is tough, but just hang in there—it’ll be worth it in the end! | halte durch |
| 25. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/have+your+head+in+the+clouds | have your head in the clouds ]] | To be impractical, aloof, or fanciful, often to the point of being very unhelpful or counterproductive. | He always has his head in the clouds, daydreaming instead of paying attention in class. | den Kopf in en Wolken haben |

===== Idioms06 =====
for the time being - in der Zwischenzeit
get cracking - in die Gänge kommen
all the rage - der letzte Schrei
ballpark / ballroom figure - grobe Schätzung



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| 26. | [[https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/have+eyes+like+a+hawk | The teacher had eyes like a hawk and caught every little mistake on our tests. | eyes like a hawk ]] | be able to notice or see everything | Adleraugen haben |
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