Street Talk 1 Buch - Ein genauerer Blick: Lektion 7

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(as|) black as coal [Phrase]

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The storm clouds gathered , casting a shadow over the landscape and turning the sky as black as coal .

to black out [Verb]

ohnmächtig werden

Ex: After standing up too quickly , he blacked out for a moment before regaining consciousness .

Nachdem er zu schnell aufgestanden war, wurde er ohnmächtig für einen Moment, bevor er das Bewusstsein wiedererlangte.

(as|) black as night [Phrase]

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The cat 's fur was as black as night , glistening under the moonlight .

to blackball [Verb]

ablehnen durch Abstimmung

Ex: Several members blackballed the proposal .

Mehrere Mitglieder lehnten den Vorschlag ab.

to blacklist [Verb]

auf die schwarze Liste setzen

Ex: After the scandal , the celebrity was blacklisted from major film productions .

Nach dem Skandal wurde der Prominente von großen Filmproduktionen auf die schwarze Liste gesetzt.

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 company is currently in the black , with positive cash flow and profits .

blue [Adjektiv]

traurig

Ex: The rainy weather seemed to match his blue mood perfectly .

Das regnerische Wetter schien perfekt zu seiner blauen Stimmung zu passen.

bluegrass [Nomen]

Bluegrass

blues [Nomen]

der Blues

Ex: Rainy weather always gives me the blues .

Regnerisches Wetter gibt mir immer den Blues.

out of the blue [Phrase]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: He quit his job out of the blue , leaving everyone at the office stunned .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Phrase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: After losing the game in the final seconds , the coach swore a blue streak , expressing his disappointment and anger at the team 's performance .

(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face [Phrase]

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area [Nomen]

Grauzone

Ex: In artistic interpretation , there 's a creative gray area that allows for diverse perspectives and meanings .

In der künstlerischen Interpretation gibt es einen kreativen Graubereich, der Raum für verschiedene Perspektiven und Bedeutungen lässt.

gray matter [Nomen]

graue Substanz

Ex: The professor 's extensive knowledge is a result of years of exercising his gray matter .

Das umfangreiche Wissen des Professors ist das Ergebnis jahrelanger Übung seines grauen Zellen.

green [Adjektiv]

unerfahren

Ex: She was green about the complexities of the job and needed more guidance .

Sie war grün was die Komplexitäten des Jobs anging und brauchte mehr Anleitung.

green (around|about|at) the gills [Phrase]

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: Despite his efforts to hide it , John felt seasick on the boat and seemed green about the gills .

green thumb [Nomen]

grüner Daumen

Ex: He discovered his green thumb when he started growing vegetables in his backyard .

Er entdeckte seinen grünen Daumen, als er anfing, Gemüse in seinem Garten anzubauen. Jetzt hat er jedes Jahr eine reiche Ernte.

green with envy [Phrase]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: His face has been green with envy ever since his neighbor bought a brand new sports car .

green-eyed monster [Phrase]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: His constant jealousy towards his partner is like a green-eyed monster , causing problems in their relationship .

greenback [Nomen]

Grüner Schein

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|) [Satz]

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

Ex: He 's been unhappy at work , thinking the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence .

in the pink (of condition|of health|) [Phrase]

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: As a professional dancer , Olivia needed to be in the pink of condition to perform her best on stage .

pinko [Nomen]

rosa

Ex: In the debate , she was accused of being a pinko due to her support for universal healthcare and social welfare programs .

In der Debatte wurde sie beschuldigt, eine Pinko zu sein, weil sie sich für universelle Gesundheitsversorgung und Sozialprogramme einsetzte.

pinky [Nomen]

kleiner Finger

Ex:

Kleiner-Finger-Versprechen, eine Geste, bei der zwei Personen ihre kleinen Finger ineinanderhaken, um ein Versprechen zu besiegeln, sind in vielen Kulturen ein Symbol für Vertrauen und Freundschaft.

tickled pink [Phrase]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: His face lit up with a big smile as he read the heartfelt letter from his best friend , leaving him feeling tickled pink .

purple [heart] [Nomen]

Purpurherz

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [Phrase]

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

Ex:

(in|into) the red [Phrase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: Despite efforts to cut costs , the small business remained in the red , and the owners were worried about its survival .

to [paint] the town (red|) [Phrase]

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: After winning the championship , the team decided to paint the town red with a victory parade and celebrations .

red [Nomen]

Roter

Ex: During the Cold War , being labeled a red could have serious political and social consequences .

Während des Kalten Krieges konnte es ernste politische und soziale Konsequenzen haben, als Roter bezeichnet zu werden.

red cent [Nomen]

ein Cent

Ex: Despite working long hours , she did n't receive a red cent in wages from her unscrupulous employer .

Trotz langer Arbeitsstunden erhielt sie keinen Pfennig Lohn von ihrem skrupellosen Arbeitgeber.

red-faced [Adjektiv]

rot vor Scham

Ex: The red-faced athlete struggled to catch his breath after the intense workout .

Der rotgesichtige Athlet kämpfte darum, nach dem intensiven Training wieder zu Atem zu kommen.

red-hot [Adjektiv]

glühend

red tape [Nomen]

Bürokratie

Ex: The project was delayed for months due to all the red tape involved in getting approval from the government .

Das Projekt wurde aufgrund der ganzen Bürokratie, die mit der Genehmigung durch die Regierung verbunden war, monatelang verzögert.

red-letter day [Nomen]

denkwürdiger Tag

Ex: Yesterday was a red-letter day in history , marking the end of a long-standing conflict .

Gestern war ein denkwürdiger Tag in der Geschichte, der das Ende eines lang andauernden Konflikts markierte.

redneck [Nomen]

Hinterwäldler

to [roll] out the red carpet [Phrase]

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

Ex: The university rolled out the red carpet for the Nobel laureate , arranging a special ceremony in their honor .

to [see] red [Phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: Whenever they interrupt him during a presentation , he sees red and loses his train of thought .

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: After the surgery , his face was as white as a sheet .

white-bread [Adjektiv]

weißer Mittelklasse

white elephant [Nomen]

weißer Elefant

Ex: The luxury yacht turned out to be a white elephant , draining their finances .

Die Luxusyacht erwies sich als ein weißer Elefant, der ihre Finanzen leerte.

white lie [Nomen]

Notlüge

Ex: He told a white lie to his boss , claiming to be stuck in traffic , when in reality , he overslept .

Er erzählte seinem Chef eine Notlüge, behauptete, im Stau stecken zu bleiben, obwohl er in Wirklichkeit verschlafen hatte.

yellow [Adjektiv]

feige

Ex: The coach criticized the player for being too yellow to take the final penalty kick .

Der Trainer kritisierte den Spieler, weil er zu feige war, den letzten Elfmeter zu schießen.

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