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Street Talk 1 Buch - Ein genauerer Blick: Lektion 7

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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
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to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

ohnmächtig werden, das Bewusstsein verlieren

ohnmächtig werden, das Bewusstsein verlieren

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Ihm wurde schwindelig und er wäre fast **ohnmächtig geworden** wegen der plötzlichen Temperaturänderung.
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used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
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vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

dagegen stimmen, die Zustimmung verweigern

dagegen stimmen, die Zustimmung verweigern

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to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

auf die schwarze Liste setzen, blacklisten

auf die schwarze Liste setzen, blacklisten

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .Die Regierung hat die Fluggesellschaft aufgrund von Sicherheitsbedenken **auf die schwarze Liste gesetzt**.
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in the black
[Phrase]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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blue
[Adjektiv]

feeling sad or melancholic

traurig,  melancholisch

traurig, melancholisch

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Nach dem Streit blieb er mit einem **blauen** Gefühl zurück, das den ganzen Tag anhielt.
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bluegrass
[Nomen]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

Bluegrass, Bluegrass-Musik

Bluegrass, Bluegrass-Musik

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blues
[Nomen]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

der Blues, die Traurigkeit

der Blues, die Traurigkeit

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Ein Fall von Montags**blues** machte es schwer, aus dem Bett zu kommen.
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occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.
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used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

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gray area
[Nomen]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

Grauzone, unklarer Bereich

Grauzone, unklarer Bereich

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Die Grenzen der Privatsphäre im digitalen Zeitalter liegen oft in einem **Graubereich**, was wichtige Fragen zu persönlichen Daten und Überwachung aufwirft.
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a person's ability to learn or understand something

graue Substanz, Verstand

graue Substanz, Verstand

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Die kreativen Ideen des Teams demonstrieren ihr außergewöhnliches **graue Substanz**.
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green
[Adjektiv]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

unerfahren, naiv

unerfahren, naiv

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Ihre **grüne** Perspektive auf Beziehungen zeigte sich in ihren unrealistischen Erwartungen.
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(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
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a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

grüner Daumen, Gärtnertalent

grüner Daumen, Gärtnertalent

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Sie hatte schon immer **einen grünen Daumen**. Ihre Zimmerpflanzen gedeihen, sogar in den Wintermonaten.
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feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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greenback
[Nomen]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

Grüner Schein, Banknote

Grüner Schein, Banknote

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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .
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(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
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pinko
[Nomen]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

rosa, gemäßigter Linker

rosa, gemäßigter Linker

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .Die Dokumentation untersuchte die Geschichte politischer Begriffe, einschließlich der Frage, wie "**pinko**" während des Kalten Krieges gemäßigt linke Positionen repräsentierte.
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pinky
[Nomen]

the little finger of one's hand

kleiner Finger, kleiner Finger

kleiner Finger, kleiner Finger

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Verletzungen des **kleinen Fingers**, wie Brüche oder Verrenkungen, können Schmerzen und eingeschränkte Beweglichkeit verursachen, was die Geschicklichkeit und die Handfunktion beeinträchtigt.
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tickled pink
[Phrase]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
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a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

Purpurherz, Purpurherz-Orden

Purpurherz, Purpurherz-Orden

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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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in the red
[Phrase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
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red
[Nomen]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

Roter, Kommunist

Roter, Kommunist

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Das Dokument beschrieb detailliert die Aktivitäten verschiedener **Roten**, die in politischen Aktivismus verwickelt waren.
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red cent
[Nomen]

an amount of money that is extremely small

ein Cent, ein Pfennig

ein Cent, ein Pfennig

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Das alte Haus war in seinem aktuellen Zustand keinen **roten Heller** wert und benötigte erhebliche Renovierungen.
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red-faced
[Adjektiv]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rot vor Scham, errötet

rot vor Scham, errötet

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .Die plötzliche Kritik ließ ihn **mit rotem Gesicht** und verwirrt zurück, unfähig, sofort zu antworten.
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red-hot
[Adjektiv]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

glühend, leidenschaftlich

glühend, leidenschaftlich

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red tape
[Nomen]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

Bürokratie, Papierkram

Bürokratie, Papierkram

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Sie mussten sich durch viel **Bürokratie** kämpfen, um ihre Visa genehmigt zu bekommen.
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a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

denkwürdiger Tag, Tag des Ruhmes

denkwürdiger Tag, Tag des Ruhmes

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Während dieser Zeit fühlte sich jeder Tag wie ein **denkwürdiger Tag** an, als sie bedeutende Fortschritte in Richtung ihrer Ziele machten.
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redneck
[Nomen]

a poor White person in the southern United States

Hinterwäldler, armer Weißer im Süden

Hinterwäldler, armer Weißer im Süden

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to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
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to see red
[Phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-bread
[Adjektiv]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

weißer Mittelklasse, bürgerlich

weißer Mittelklasse, bürgerlich

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a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

weißer Elefant, kostspielige Last

weißer Elefant, kostspielige Last

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Das neue Softwaresystem erwies sich trotz seiner vielversprechenden Funktionen aufgrund ständiger Störungen und Kompatibilitätsprobleme als ein **weißer Elefant** für das Unternehmen.
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white lie
[Nomen]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Notlüge, weiße Lüge

Notlüge, weiße Lüge

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Sie erzählte ihrer Großmutter eine **Notlüge**, indem sie vorgab, den handgemachten Pullover, den sie als Geschenk erhalten hatte, zu mögen.
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yellow
[Adjektiv]

lacking in courage

feige, ängstlich

feige, ängstlich

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .Der **gelbe** Charakter im Film war immer der erste, der sich vor Konfrontationen zurückzog.
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