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Vorstellungen und Gefühle - Negative Gefühle

Entdecken Sie englische Sprichwörter, die negative Gefühle darstellen, einschließlich "Eifersucht ist ein grünäugiges Monster" und "nicht die Arbeit tötet, sondern die Sorge".

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anger is the one thing made better by delay

used to highlight the importance of controlling emotions and suggests that delaying a response to situations that cause anger can lead to a more appropriate reaction

Ärger lässt mit etwas Abstand nach

Ärger lässt mit etwas Abstand nach

Ex: One of my colleagues was rude to me in a meeting, and I was tempted to snap back.  But I reminded myself that anger is the one thing made better by delay, and I waited until the end of the meeting to address the issue in a calm and professional way. 
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let not the sun go down on your (wrath|anger)

used to imply that one should not hold onto feelings of anger or resentment for too long and should strive to resolve conflicts or issues before the end of the day

Halte Ärger und Groll nicht lange fest

Halte Ärger und Groll nicht lange fest

Ex: "I know we had a disagreement earlier, but let not the sun go down on your wrath," said Sarah, trying to reconcile with her sister. 
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it is not work that kills, but worry

used to suggest that stress and anxiety can be more harmful to one's health and well-being than hard physical labor

Sorgen schaden mehr als harte Arbeit

Sorgen schaden mehr als harte Arbeit

Ex: I always tell my friends and family to take care of their mental health, because it's not work that kills, but worry. 
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you can only die once, so do not die a thousand times worrying about it

used to suggest that excessive worry and anxiety can be more harmful than the actual event that is causing the worry

Übermäßige Sorge vervielfacht unnötig das Leiden

Übermäßige Sorge vervielfacht unnötig das Leiden

Ex: I encourage my friends and family to take risks and not let fear hold them back, because you can only die once, so don't die a thousand times worrying about it. 
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envy (has|) never enriched any man

used t suggest that being envious of others does not lead to personal success or enrichment, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's own strengths and accomplishments

Neid macht niemanden erfolgreicher

Neid macht niemanden erfolgreicher

Ex: The athlete learned that envy never enriched any man, so he focused on his own training and improvement instead of being jealous of his competitors. 
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envy shoots at others and wounds (itself|herself)

used to suggest that envy can harm oneself more than the person one is envious of, emphasizing the negative impact of envy on personal well-being and success

Neid schadet dem Neidischen mehr als anderen

Neid schadet dem Neidischen mehr als anderen

Ex: The envious politician attacked his opponent with baseless accusations, not realizing that envy shoots at others and wounds itself, as his own reputation was tarnished in the process. 
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jealousy is a green-eyed monster

used to highlight the negative impact of jealousy on personal relationships, emphasizing its potential to breed resentment, suspicion, and destructive behavior

Eifersucht kann Beziehungen zerstören

Eifersucht kann Beziehungen zerstören

Ex: When her friend got the promotion she had been hoping for, she couldn't help making snide remarks and avoiding her friend.  As they say, jealousy is a green-eyed monster. 
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age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul

used to imply that while aging may cause physical changes, a lack of passion or enthusiasm can have a more profound effect on one's inner self and sense of fulfillment

Mangelnde Begeisterung lässt einen stärker altern als das Alter selbst

Mangelnde Begeisterung lässt einen stärker altern als das Alter selbst

Ex: The musician continued to perform and compose music despite their age, believing that age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. 
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it is a (poor|sad) heart that never rejoices

used to imply that joy can be found even in difficult circumstances, and that a life without joy or happiness is lacking in richness and fulfillment

Auch in schweren Zeiten kann man Freude finden

Auch in schweren Zeiten kann man Freude finden

Ex: Despite living in poverty, the family found happiness in their love for one another and the simple pleasures of life, understanding that it is a poor heart that never rejoices. 
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all things grow with time except grief

used to suggest that with the passage of time, the intensity of grief gradually decreases

Trauer wird mit der Zeit schwächer

Trauer wird mit der Zeit schwächer

Ex: Mark's friend had passed away, and he found that all things grow with time except grief, as he slowly learned to cope with the loss and cherish the memories they shared. 
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a guilty conscience needs no accuser

used to suggest that feelings of guilt or unease can be a powerful motivator for someone to confess or seek forgiveness, even if no one else is aware of their wrongdoing

Schuldgefühle können einen von selbst zum Geständnis bringen

Schuldgefühle können einen von selbst zum Geständnis bringen

Ex: Mark had been involved in a wrongdoing at work, but as they say, a guilty conscience needs no accuser, and he eventually came forward to his boss and admitted his mistake. 
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nice work if you can get it

used for expressing jealousy over what someone already has or achieved without putting much effort

So eine angenehme Gelegenheit hätte ich auch gern

So eine angenehme Gelegenheit hätte ich auch gern

Ex: She married a millionaire and now she doesn't have to work - nice work if you can get it. 
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