Street Talk 1 Buch - Lektion 3

to blow [Verb]

vermasseln

Ex: The student 's decision to procrastinate until the last minute blew any chance of submitting a well-researched and polished assignment .

Die Entscheidung des Schülers, bis zur letzten Minute zu prokrastinieren, vereitelte jede Chance, eine gut recherchierte und ausgefeilte Aufgabe einzureichen.

big time [Nomen]

die Spitze

Ex: Starring in a blockbuster movie catapulted her into the big time , making her a household name .

Die Hauptrolle in einem Blockbuster-Film katapultierte sie in die große Liga und machte sie zu einem bekannten Namen.

bomb [Nomen]

ein Flop

Ex: His attempt to bake a cake turned into a bomb , and it was completely inedible .

Sein Versuch, einen Kuchen zu backen, wurde zu einer Bombe und war völlig ungenießbar.

cold day in hell [Phrase]

used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The chances of her quitting her favorite job are as likely as a cold day in hell ; she loves it too much .

to count on [Verb]

auf jdn/etw zählen

Ex: In times of trouble , you can count on your friends to offer a helping hand .

In Zeiten der Not können Sie sich auf Ihre Freunde verlassen, um eine helfende Hand zu bieten.

to die [Verb]

sterben

Ex: The laptop 's battery died , so I need to plug it in .

Der Akku des Laptops ist leer, also muss ich ihn einstecken.

field day [Nomen]

Tag des Triumphes

Ex: The students had a field day when the principal announced an unexpected holiday .

Die Schüler hatten einen tollen Tag, als der Schulleiter einen unerwarteten Feiertag ankündigte.

flake [Nomen]

an eccentric or unreliable person

Ex: She might seem like a flake , but her creative ideas are often brilliant .

to get around [Verb]

sich bewegen

Ex: Ever since she retired , Jane has been getting around more , attending art classes , and joining clubs to stay active .

Seit sie in Rente gegangen ist, unternehmungslustig Jane mehr, besucht Kunstkurse und tritt Vereinen bei, um aktiv zu bleiben.

guy [Nomen]

Typ

Ex: That guy over there is my math tutor .

Der Typ da drüben ist mein Mathe-Nachhilfelehrer.

to hand [Verb]

reichen

Ex:

Er bat seinen Assistenten, ihm die Dokumente aus dem Aktenschrank zu überreichen.

the (last|final) straw [Phrase]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The company had been struggling financially for some time , and the loss of their biggest client was the last straw that led to their closure .

to [lie] like a (cheap|) rug [Phrase]

to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: The used car salesman was known to lie like a rug , making false claims about the condition and history of the vehicles he sold .

to [lose|blow] {one's} cool [Phrase]

to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: They are losing their cool due to the long wait .

noise [Nomen]

Lärm

Ex: In the midst of all the noise on social media , she struggled to find credible sources .

Inmitten all des Lärms in den sozialen Medien hatte sie Schwierigkeiten, glaubwürdige Quellen zu finden.

to pan [Verb]

verreißen

Ex: Despite high expectations , the restaurant was panned by customers for its slow service and bland food .

Trotz hoher Erwartungen wurde das Restaurant von den Kunden für seinen langsamen Service und sein fades Essen verrissen.

to pull [Verb]

durchführen

Ex: John managed to pull a convincing impersonation and gained access to the restricted area .

John schaffte es, eine überzeugende Imitation durchzuführen und Zugang zum eingeschränkten Bereich zu erhalten.

to put up with [Verb]

tolerieren

Ex: She puts up with the challenges of her demanding job for the sake of career growth .

Sie erträgt die Herausforderungen ihres anspruchsvollen Jobs um des Karrierewachstums willen.

to [read] {sb} the riot act [Phrase]

to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

Ex:

to run into [Verb]

zufällig treffen

Ex: I ca n't believe I ran into my boss at the movies last night !

Ich kann nicht glauben, dass ich gestern Abend meinen Chef im Kino getroffen habe!

smash hit [Nomen]

Knallerfolg

Ex: Her debut album was a smash hit , topping the charts for weeks .

Ihr Debütalbum war ein Riesenerfolg und stand wochenlang an der Spitze der Charts.

to take off [Verb]

abhauen

Ex: The hikers decided to take off early in the morning to avoid the heat .

Die Wanderer beschlossen, früh am Morgen aufzubrechen, um der Hitze zu entgehen.

you said it [Adverb]

du hast es gesagt

to [give] {one's} (right arm|eyetooth) [Phrase]

to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: He gives his right arm to pursue his passion for music .

to [give] {sb} a black eye [Phrase]

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex:

in a pig's eye [Interjektion]

In deinen Träumen!

Ex:

Er sagte, er werde in einem Jahr Millionär werden. Im Schweinerei, das wird passieren!

back on {one's} feet [Phrase]

used to refer to the act of recovering from a setback, such as illness, financial trouble, or a difficult situation, and returning to a stable or successful state

Ex: It took a while , but the company is back on its feet after the economic downturn .

to [play] footsie [Phrase]

to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Rumors spread that the CEO had been playing footsie with government officials to secure contracts .

to [pussyfoot] around [Phrase]

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: She pussyfooted around the topic , afraid of hurting his feelings .

to pussyfoot [Verb]

um den heißen Brei herumreden

Ex: She pussyfooted around the negotiation , afraid of making the wrong move .

Sie handelte äußerst vorsichtig in der Verhandlung, aus Angst, den falschen Schritt zu machen.

gut (feeling|reaction) [Phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: My gut reaction to the new restaurant was that it was overpriced and overrated .

to [throw] guts out [Phrase]

to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

Ex:

to [have] a big head [Phrase]

to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

Ex: She has a big head ever since she became the team leader .

at hand [Phrase]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: With the election at hand , the candidates are making their final appeals .

head trip [Nomen]

ein Kopfkino

Ex: She was on a head trip , acting like she was the only one who could solve the problem .

Sie war auf einem Kopftrip, benahm sich, als ob sie die Einzige wäre, die das Problem lösen könnte.

head over heels (for|over|with) {sb} [Phrase]

used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: Ever since Gerald met Sophia , he has been head over heels over her .

heel [Nomen]

Ferse

Ex:

Wenn Sie "Ferse" sagen, sollte Ihr Hund während des Spaziergangs in Ihrer Nähe bleiben.

heel [Nomen]

Schurke

to [walk] on {one's} heels [Phrase]

to walk too closely behind someone, often so close that it feels as though one is almost stepping on their heels, creating an uncomfortable or intrusive proximity

Ex: The hiker walked on his heels during the trail , not giving enough personal space .

fat lip [Nomen]

geschwollene Lippe

Ex: She had a fat lip from the accident , but she was still smiling through the pain .

Sie hatte eine geschwollene Lippe von dem Unfall, aber sie lächelte trotz des Schmerzes.

to badmouth [Verb]

schlechtmachen

Ex: The rival company badmouthed our product during the last industry conference .

Das konkurrierende Unternehmen hat unser Produkt während der letzten Branchenkonferenz schlechtgemacht.

neck and neck [Phrase]

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The soccer match was intense , with both teams playing neck and neck until the final minutes .

redneck [Nomen]

Hinterwäldler

to wring out [Verb]

auswringen

Ex: The campers wrung out their socks after crossing the stream .

Die Camper wringen ihre Socken aus, nachdem sie den Bach überquert haben.

on edge [Phrase]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: He is on edge due to the stressful situation at work .

nosedive [Nomen]

Sturzflug

Ex:

Seine Karriere schien nach dem umstrittenen Interview einen Sturzflug zu nehmen.

{one's} nose out of joint [Phrase]

a state of great annoynce or anger

Ex:

to [eat] out of the palm of {one's} hand [Phrase]

to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex:

straight from the shoulder [Phrase]

saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The politician was known for her straight from the shoulder speeches , addressing controversial issues without hesitation or equivocation .

to thumb [Verb]

trampen

Ex: When his car broke down on the highway , he had no choice but to thumb a lift .

Als sein Auto auf der Autobahn liegen blieb, hatte er keine andere Wahl, als per Anhalter zu fahren.

to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes [Phrase]

to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The dynamic nature of her job keeps her on her toes as she must adapt to new situations daily .

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