C1 Idoms Flashcards

1
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It really dragged on

A

Es hat sich wirklich gezogen

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2
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Es bringt nichts, die Dinge auf die lange Bank zu schieben.

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there is no point in procrastination

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3
Q

Er hat den Nagel auf den Kopf getroffen.

A

He hit the nail on the head

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4
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Ins kalte Wasser springen.

A

To jump in at the deep end

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5
Q

Kein Blatt vor den Mund nehmen.

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To speak openly

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6
Q

Etwas auf die leichte Schulter nehmen.

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To take something (too) lightly

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7
Q

Jemandem auf die Nerven gehen.

A

To get on someone’s nerves

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8
Q

Den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht sehen.

A

To not see the big picture

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9
Q

Das A und O von etwas sein.

A

To be the most important part of something

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10
Q

Da liegt der Hund begraben.

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That’s the real issue

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11
Q

Auf Wolke sieben schweben.

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To be on cloud nine

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