Street Talk 1 Buch - Ein genauerer Blick: Lektion 6

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to belt [Verb]

schlagen

Ex: The blacksmith belted the red-hot iron with his hammer , shaping it into a horseshoe .

Der Schmied schlug das glühende Eisen mit seinem Hammer und formte es zu einem Hufeisen.

below the belt [Phrase]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Spreading false rumors about his personal life was a below the belt tactic to tarnish his reputation .

to [be] in a bad mood [Phrase]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He was in a bad mood because he had to cancel his plans at the last minute .

to boot up [Verb]

hochfahren

Ex:

Mein Computer ist langsam beim Hochfahren am Morgen.

boot camp [Nomen]

Militärausbildungslager

to bootleg [Verb]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: During the festival , vendors were bootlegging unlicensed merchandise .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [Phrase]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex:

blue-collar [Adjektiv]

Arbeiter

Ex:

Blue-Collar-Arbeiter arbeiten oft in Umgebungen wie Fabriken, Anlagen oder Werkstätten.

hot under the collar [Phrase]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: She tends to get hot under the collar when her opinions are questioned during debates .

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 .

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Phrase]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex:

hats off [Interjektion]

Hut ab

Ex: Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party !

Hut ab vor Connie, die einen so großartigen Ort für eine Party gefunden hat!

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [Phrase]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex:

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

Ex: His jokes about smartphones being cutting-edge technology are old hat ; we 've heard them a million times .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Phrase]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: She wears many hats in her job , including project manager , accountant , and human resources coordinator .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Phrase]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They always have ants in their pants when it 's time for the annual family vacation .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Phrase]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex:

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Phrase]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex:

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 [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [Phrase]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: He is considering legal action and plans to sue the pants off the landlord for the unsafe living conditions .

to [wear] the pants [Phrase]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: In their business partnership , John may be the face of the company , but it 's clear that Sarah wears the pants when it comes to strategic planning and decision-making .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [Phrase]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex:

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Satz]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: I told him to keep his shirt on during the argument , but he could n't control his temper .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [Phrase]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: Despite his optimistic outlook , the entrepreneur lost his shirt when the startup he founded failed to attract enough customers

stuffed shirt [Nomen]

Wichtigtuer

Ex: John is such a stuffed shirt ; he ca n't even crack a smile at a joke .

John ist so ein eingebildeter Typ; er kann nicht einmal über einen Witz lächeln.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [Phrase]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you 're sensitive about criticism , but if the shoe fits , you might want to reflect on it .

goody two shoes [Phrase]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex:

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [Phrase]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: In a game of chess , he kept a brilliant move up his sleeve to surprise his opponent .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [Phrase]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [Phrase]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: I was just about to tell them about Janet 's pregnancy , but I stuffed a sock in it when she shot me an icy look .

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