Wahrheit, Geheimhaltung und Täuschung - Tiefe & Oberfläche

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chapter and verse [Phrase]

a report of something with complete or exact details

Ex: The historian meticulously researched the topic , providing chapter and verse for every claim made in the book .

facts and figures [Phrase]

full and exact information about something

Ex: The sales team prepared a presentation with facts and figures to showcase the company 's growth and success over the past year .

more than meets the eye [Phrase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The old house may appear rundown , but there is more than meets the eye ; it holds a rich history and unique architectural features .

nightmare dressed like a daydream [Phrase]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

Ex: The picturesque vacation destination turned into a nightmare dressed like a daydream when they encountered unexpected natural disasters and suffered from poor accommodations .

poker face [Nomen]

Pokerface

Ex: The detective 's poker face made it difficult for the suspect to gauge whether they had any incriminating evidence against them .

Die Pokerface des Detektivs machte es dem Verdächtigen schwer einzuschätzen, ob sie belastende Beweise gegen ihn hatten.

on the face of it [Phrase]

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

Ex: The proposal , on the face of it , appeared promising , but upon closer analysis , we discovered several hidden costs and risks .

to [scratch|scrape] the surface [Phrase]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The report provides a brief overview , but it merely scratches the surface of the issue without addressing its underlying causes .

blessing in disguise [Phrase]

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

Ex: The cancellation of their vacation due to bad weather was a blessing in disguise because they ended up finding a better destination for their trip .

bird's eye view [Phrase]

a general analysis of something

Ex: The architect used a drone to capture a bird 's eye view of the building site , helping to plan the construction and assess its impact on the surroundings .

to [see] the forest for the trees [Phrase]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

Ex: Instead of getting caught up in minor disagreements , it 's essential to see the forest for the trees and prioritize the common goals .

the devil is in the [detail] [Satz]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspecterd or paid attention to

Ex: When designing a building , architects know that the devil is in the details , as even the smallest oversight can compromise the entire structure .

to [dot] the i's and [cross] the t's [Phrase]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

Ex:

the power behind the throne [Phrase]

an individual who posesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

Ex: In the corporate world , the board of directors often acts as the power behind the throne , guiding the CEO 's decisions and strategies .

in broad strokes [Phrase]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

Ex: The artist painted the landscape in broad strokes , capturing the essence of the scenery without getting caught up in intricate details .

with a fine-tooth comb [Phrase]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

Ex: The editor reviewed the manuscript with a fine-tooth comb , correcting grammar , punctuation , and ensuring consistency throughout .

deep down [Phrase]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: He may appear tough on the outside , but deep down , he is a sensitive and caring person .

the (big|bigger) picture [Phrase]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The manager reminded the team to focus on the bigger picture rather than getting caught up in minor setbacks , keeping sight of the ultimate project goals .

the half of it [Phrase]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

Ex: He described the plot of the movie , but that 's not even the half of it ; the unexpected twists and character development make it truly captivating .

Wahrheit, Geheimhaltung und Täuschung
Deception	Geheimhaltung	Geheimnisse bewahren	Lügen & Übertreibung
Offensichtlichkeit	Pretense	Geheimnisse enthüllen	Tiefe & Oberfläche
Vertrauen & Ehrlichkeit	Wahrhaftigkeit	Schmeichelei & Prahlerei