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Erkunden Sie englische Redewendungen über alte oder neue Dinge mit Beispielen wie "old hat" und "cutting edge".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
old shoe
old shoe
[Phrase]

something or someone that is familiar, comfortable, and easy to be around

vertraut und angenehm, angenehm vertraut

vertraut und angenehm, angenehm vertraut

Ex: Despite not seeing each other for years, when they met again, it was like slipping into an old shoe, comfortable and easy. 
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cutting edge

the forefront or leading position in a particular field or area of activity, characterized by the most advanced or innovative practices, technologies, or ideas

Spitze der Entwicklung, modernster Stand

Spitze der Entwicklung, modernster Stand

Ex: The company's research and development department is known for its cutting-edge technology, constantly introducing groundbreaking innovations. 
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all singing, all dancing

(of a piece of equipment) very advanced in design

hochmodern ausgestattet, mit allem Drum und Dran

hochmodern ausgestattet, mit allem Drum und Dran

Ex: The Broadway show was an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza, featuring elaborate sets, stunning choreography, and a talented cast. 
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(last|final) word
last word
[Phrase]

something that is considered the most fashionable or advanced in comparison with others of the same type

das Nonplusultra, der letzte Schrei

das Nonplusultra, der letzte Schrei

Ex: The new luxury car model is the last word in automotive engineering, incorporating the latest advancements in performance and safety. 
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the shape of things to come

a short glance of what one is likely to experience or what might happen in the future

ein Vorgeschmack auf das, ein Blick in die Zukunft

ein Vorgeschmack auf das, ein Blick in die Zukunft

Ex: The new technological breakthrough offers a glimpse into the shape of things to come, hinting at the possibilities of future advancements. 
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breath of fresh air

someone or something that presents a refreshing change compared to what existed before

eine wohltuende Abwechslung, frischer Wind

eine wohltuende Abwechslung, frischer Wind

Ex: The new manager's leadership style was a breath of fresh air, fostering open communication and a collaborative work environment. 
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to [fall] to pieces

to age gradually, leading to a state of poor or declining condition

immer mehr verfallen, in die Jahre kommen

immer mehr verfallen, in die Jahre kommen

Ex: The abandoned house had fallen to pieces, with crumbling walls and a sagging roof. 
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in mint condition

(of objects) in a perfect or unharmed condition

in tadellosem Zustand, wie neu

in tadellosem Zustand, wie neu

Ex: The vintage comic book was in mint condition, with no creases, tears, or signs of wear. 
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old hat
old hat
[Phrase]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

ein alter Hut, nichts Neues mehr

ein alter Hut, nichts Neues mehr

Ex: Wearing a tuxedo to the office these days is old hat; casual attire is the new norm. 
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to [gather|collect] dust

to be ignored or left unused for a very long time

Staub ansetzen, ungenutzt herumliegen

Staub ansetzen, ungenutzt herumliegen

Ex: The old vinyl records in the attic have been gathering dust for decades, untouched and forgotten. 
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bricks and clicks

a business that has both real physical stores and also sells products or services online through a website or app

Geschäft mit Filialen und Online-Shop, hybrider Einzelhandel

Geschäft mit Filialen und Online-Shop, hybrider Einzelhandel

Ex: The successful retailer embraced a bricks and clicks strategy, offering customers the convenience of online shopping while maintaining a physical store presence. 
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hot off the press

(of a paper, particularly a newspaper) recently printed

druckfrisch, gerade gedruckt

druckfrisch, gerade gedruckt

Ex: The morning paper was hot off the press when it arrived at the café. 
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to [go|fall] out of (fashion|style)

to become outdated and no longer liked or supported

aus der Mode kommen, nicht mehr angesagt sein

aus der Mode kommen, nicht mehr angesagt sein

Ex: Bell-bottom pants fell out of fashion in the 1980s but have recently made a comeback. 
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