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Street Talk 2 Buch - Lektion 4

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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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at large
[Adjektiv]

having escaped, especially from confinement

frei, flüchtig

frei, flüchtig

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a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

höchste Priorität, Vordergrund

höchste Priorität, Vordergrund

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .Ihre Karriere stand **im Vordergrund**, während andere Pläne beiseite geschoben wurden.
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to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

nach hinten losgehen, einen gegenteiligen Effekt haben

nach hinten losgehen, einen gegenteiligen Effekt haben

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .Die Strategie, die Verkäufe durch Preiserhöhungen zu steigern, **ging nach hinten los**, als Kunden zu günstigeren Alternativen wechselten.
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bank job
[Nomen]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

Bankraub, Banküberfall

Bankraub, Banküberfall

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "Nach dem **Bankraub** versteckten sie sich monatelang.
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behind bars
[Adverb]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

hinter Gittern, im Gefängnis

hinter Gittern, im Gefängnis

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Nach seiner Verurteilung fand er sich **hinter Gittern** wieder und sah sich einer langen Haftstrafe gegenüber.
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a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Capitol Hill, Kapitolhügel

Capitol Hill, Kapitolhügel

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to execute a decision, order, or directive

ausführen, durchführen

ausführen, durchführen

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .In Notfällen muss die Polizei bereit sein, Befehle **auszuführen**, um die öffentliche Sicherheit aufrechtzuerhalten.
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make oneself visible; take action

vorwärtskommen, sich melden

vorwärtskommen, sich melden

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closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
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crackdown
[Nomen]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

Unterdrückung, harte Maßnahme

Unterdrückung, harte Maßnahme

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .Die **Niederschlagung** der organisierten Verbrecherbanden führte zu einer Reihe von Razzien und Festnahmen in der ganzen Stadt.
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crook
[Nomen]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

Verbrecher, Betrüger

Verbrecher, Betrüger

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cutback
[Nomen]

the act of reducing the amount of something

Kürzung, Reduzierung

Kürzung, Reduzierung

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

sich auseinandersetzen

sich auseinandersetzen

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Als verantwortungsbewusster Führer ist es entscheidend, sich den Herausforderungen zu **stellen** und Entscheidungen zum Wohle des Teams zu treffen.
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heist
[Nomen]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

Raubüberfall, Diebstahl

Raubüberfall, Diebstahl

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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

abhängen von, sich drehen um

abhängen von, sich drehen um

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .Der Erfolg der Veranstaltung **hängt davon ab**, ob das Wetter für die Outdoor-Aktivitäten mitspielt.
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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
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start or re-start vigorously

wiederbeleben, energisch starten

wiederbeleben, energisch starten

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to take something illegally without permission

klauen, stehlen

klauen, stehlen

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .Die Kunst-Diebesbande hat das Museum **ausgeraubt** und unschätzbare Gemälde gestohlen.
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to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
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to nab
[Verb]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

schnappen, festnehmen

schnappen, festnehmen

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .Die Undercover-Operation war darauf ausgelegt, Mitglieder des organisierten Verbrechensyndikats zu **schnappen**.
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in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
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on the floor
[Phrase]

used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .
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the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
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someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

Privatdetektiv, Privatermittler

Privatdetektiv, Privatermittler

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to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

niedermachen, hart kritisieren

niedermachen, hart kritisieren

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .Während der Debatte versuchten die Gegner, die Haltung des Kandidaten zu Wirtschaftspolitik **niederzumachen**.
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to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

sich behelfen, umgehen

sich behelfen, umgehen

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .Er **umging** das Problem, indem er einen anderen Ansatz vorschlug.
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underway
[Adjektiv]

currently happening

im Gange, laufend

im Gange, laufend

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .Die Vorbereitungen für die Veranstaltung sind **im Gange**, mit den Organisatoren, die Stände und Dekorationen aufbauen.
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