![to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45311/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion")
to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is
Ex:
![to [break] out in a sweat](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [break] out in a sweat")
to [break] out in a sweat
[Phrase]
to suddenly start sweating
Ex:
After
running
a
marathon
,
Jane
broke out in
a
sweat
as
she
crossed
the
finish line
.
![to [carry] a tune](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38711/thumb/sing/180?type=jpeg "to [carry] a tune")
to [carry] a tune
[Phrase]
to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice
Ex:
I
wish
I
could
carry
a
tune
like
he
does
;
he
's
a
fantastic
singer
.
a fair shake
[Phrase]
a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others
Ex:
The
company
ensures
that
employees
receive
a
fair
shake
in terms of
promotions
and
opportunities
.
![to [go] off the deep end](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42532/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] off the deep end")
to [go] off the deep end
[Phrase]
to suddenly and violently express one's anger
Ex:
The
politician
goes off
the
deep
end
when
confronted
with
tough
questions
.
![to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17557/thumb/unlucky/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer")
to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer
[Phrase]
to have no chance of achieving success
Ex:
The
team
was
so
outmatched
by
their
opponents
that
they
did
n't
have
a
single
prayer
of
winning
the
game
.
that does it
[Interjektion]
Das reicht!
Ex:
After
listening
to
her
daughter
's
music
blaring
through
the
walls
all
night
,
Mary
stormed
into
her
room
and
yelled
,
"
That
does it
!
Nachdem sie die Musik ihrer Tochter die ganze Nacht durch die Wände dröhnen hörte, stürmte Mary in ihr Zimmer und schrie: "Jetzt reicht's! Mach das sofort leiser!"
through the wringer
[Phrase]
experiencing many difficulties or challenges
Ex:
My
mother
's
recent
episode
of
cancer
has
really
put
us
through
the
wringer
this
year
.
![to [get] a grip on {oneself}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44282/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] a grip on {oneself}")
to [get] a grip on {oneself}
[Phrase]
to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts
Ex:
When
Sarah
found out
she
did
n't
get
the
promotion
,
she
had to
get
a
grip
on
herself
to
keep
from
crying
at
her
desk
.
to pull together
[Verb]
zusammenarbeiten
Ex:
The
community
pulled together
to
help
those
affected
by
the
flood
.
Die Gemeinde zog an einem Strang, um den von der Flut Betroffenen zu helfen.
that tears it
[Satz]
used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point
Ex:
to [cut] class
[Phrase]
to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse
Ex:
I
ca
n't
believe
she
cut
class
just
to
hang out
with
her
friends
.
gag me
[Interjektion]
Igitt!
Ex:
She
kept
bragging
about
her
perfect
life
—
gag
me
!
Sie prahlte die ganze Zeit mit ihrem perfekten Leben—würg mich!
to [kiss] up to {sb}
[Phrase]
to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages
Ex:
You
do
n’t
have to
kiss
up to
her
just
because
she
’s
wealthy
.