![to [cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45878/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it")
to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens
Ex:
Verhalten und Ansatz - Improvisation & Kompromiss
Tauchen Sie ein in englische Redewendungen über Improvisation und Kompromisse, wie "lass es rollen" und "aus dem Ärmel geschüttelt".
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![to [take] {sth} as it comes](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45882/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] {sth} as it comes")
to [take] {sth} as it comes
[Phrase]
to deal with things as they occur instead of planning for them in advance
Ex:
Just
take
each
day
as
it
comes
and
do
what
you
feel
is
right
.
![to [let] it roll](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45880/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [let] it roll")
to [let] it roll
[Phrase]
to allow things to unfold naturally without excessive interference or control, embracing a relaxed and accepting attitude towards the outcome
Ex:
Instead of
stressing
over
every
little
detail
,
why
not
take
a
step
back
and
let
it
roll
?
happy medium
[Phrase]
a condition or method that falls in between two opposing and extreme choices
Ex:
In
life
generally
we
should
try
to
find
the
happy
medium
.
balancing act
[Nomen]
Balanceakt
Ex:
I
found
myself
having to
do
a
balancing act
between
work
and
family
.
Ich fand mich in der Situation wieder, einen Balanceakt zwischen Arbeit und Familie machen zu müssen.
by the seat of {one's} pants
[Phrase]
in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.
Ex:
He
managed
to
navigate
through
the
complex
project
by
the
seat
of
his
pants
,
relying on
his
past
experience
.
![to [follow] {one's} nose](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45994/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [follow] {one's} nose")
to [follow] {one's} nose
[Phrase]
to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say
Ex:
I
do
n't
worry
too much
about
the
future
because
I
just
follow
my
nose
when
I
'm
faced
with
a
big
decision
.
halfway house
[Nomen]
Übergangshaus
Ex:
His
writing style
can
be
described
as
a
halfway house
between
literary
fiction
and
commercial
entertainment
.
Sein Schreibstil kann als ein Zwischending zwischen literarischer Fiktion und kommerzieller Unterhaltung beschrieben werden.
![to [meet] {sb} halfway](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43220/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [meet] {sb} halfway")
to [meet] {sb} halfway
[Phrase]
to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests
Ex:
They
did
n't
comply
with
all
our
demands
,
but
met
us
halfway
on
the
more
important
points
.
off the cuff
[Phrase]
without any preparations or prior plans
Ex:
I
'm
just
speaking
off
the
cuff
here
—
I
have
n't
seen
the
results
yet
.
off the top of {one's} head
[Phrase]
from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think
Ex:
John
can
list
the
capital
cities
of
all
50
states
off
the
top
of
his
head
.
![to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46000/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air")
to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something
Ex:
(give|cut) {sb} a break
[Satz]
to stop being harsh or strict with someone
Ex:
I
know
he
made
a
mistake
,
but
can
we
give
him
a
break
?
![to [give] {sb} a (free|) pass](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44522/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [give] {sb} a (free|) pass")
to [give] {sb} a (free|) pass
[Phrase]
to not punish or criticize someone for their inappropriate or rude action or behavior
Ex:
![to [go] easy on {sb}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45996/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] easy on {sb}")
to [go] easy on {sb}
[Phrase]
to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them
Ex:
She
's
had
a
tough
day
,
so
go
easy
on
her
and
do
n't
criticize
her
work
too
harshly
.
![to [cut|give] {sb} some slack](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46063/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [cut|give] {sb} some slack")
to [cut|give] {sb} some slack
[Phrase]
to not be so harsh, strict, or critical when dealing with someone
Ex:
I
’m
not
emotionally
ready
for
chores
just
yet
,
so
please
give
me
some
slack
.
![to [take] the easy way out](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46079/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] the easy way out")
to [take] the easy way out
[Phrase]
to deal with a situation or problem in a way that is the easiest instead of proper or honorable
Ex:
I
just
took
the
easy
way out
and
gave
him
some
cash
.
free ride
[Nomen]
Freifahrt
Ex:
No one
has
seriously
examined
the
president
’s
trade policy
–
he
’s
gotten
a
free ride
so
far
.
Niemand hat die Handelspolitik des Präsidenten ernsthaft geprüft – bis jetzt ist er ungeschoren davongekommen.
![to [think] on {one's} feet](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44166/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [think] on {one's} feet")
to [think] on {one's} feet
[Phrase]
to think and react quickly to something without prior thought
Ex:
During
the
job interview
,
she
had to
think
on
her
feet
when
asked
an
unexpected
question
about
her
weaknesses
.
![to [play] {sth} by ear](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46157/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [play] {sth} by ear")
to [play] {sth} by ear
[Phrase]
to make decisions or take actions without prior planning or preparation, based on how the situation develops
Ex:
We
'll
just
have to
play
it
by
ear
until
we
can
get
something
definite
sorted out
.
![to [be] all things to all (people|men)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44946/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [be] all things to all (people|men)")
to continuously change one's attitudes or opinions in order to please people
Ex:
He
's
always
trying
to
be
all
things
to
all
people
,
and
as a result
,
he
often
comes across
as
insincere
.