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Frage		Antworten
act on Lernen beginnen		do whatever is advised/suggested
act up Lernen beginnen		behave awkwardly or badly
answer (sb) back Lernen beginnen		speak rudely to sb
answer back Lernen beginnen		defend oneself
answer for Lernen beginnen		be responsible for sth/pay for sth/vouch for
answer to Lernen beginnen		be under the command of sb/have the characteristics described
back down Lernen beginnen		cease to oppose
back out of Lernen beginnen		withdraw from
back up Lernen beginnen		support
be beneath sb Lernen beginnen		be demeaning
be down on Lernen beginnen		be hostile to sb
be down with Lernen beginnen		be ill (with disease)
be in for it Lernen beginnen		be about to receive punishment/trouble
be in with Lernen beginnen		be in favour with
be into Lernen beginnen		(informal) take an interest in sth
be off Lernen beginnen		(1) cease to want or be interested in sth, (2) have come loose, detached from sth, (3) stay away from work/school, (4) cancel, (5) be bad, unhealthy (usu food)
be on Lernen beginnen		be shown on television, at the cinema etc
be out Lernen beginnen		(1) be in bloom, (2) be extinguished, (3) be removed, (4) be absent (from home or work), (5) be wrong in calculation, (6) be unfashionable
be up to Lernen beginnen		(1) do, (2) depend on
bear on Lernen beginnen		be relevant to
bear with Lernen beginnen		be patient
balance against Lernen beginnen		assess in relation to
bank on Lernen beginnen		depend on
bear out Lernen beginnen		support the truth of
become of Lernen beginnen		happen to
blink at Lernen beginnen		show surprise
blow over Lernen beginnen		stop and be forgotten
blow up Lernen beginnen		explode
book up Lernen beginnen		reserve
break away Lernen beginnen		escape from captivity
break down Lernen beginnen		(1) fail to function, (2) lose control of feelings break in = (1) interrupt, (2) enter a building by force
break into Lernen beginnen		suddenly start doing sth
break off Lernen beginnen		end sth suddenly
break out Lernen beginnen		(1) start suddenly (of violent events), (2) escape from a place
break through Lernen beginnen		(1) make a discovery, (2) become visible (3) achieve success despite obstacles or difficulties
break up Lernen beginnen		(1) end a relationship, (2) disperse
break with Lernen beginnen		give up sth
brush up Lernen beginnen		improve (by study)
build up Lernen beginnen		acquire gradually/accumulate
bring about Lernen beginnen		cause
bring in Lernen beginnen		introduce (law, idea)
bring off Lernen beginnen		succeed in (sth difficult)
bring on Lernen beginnen		cause an illness
bring out Lernen beginnen		publish/release
bring round/to Lernen beginnen		cause sb to regain consciousness
bring up Lernen beginnen		(1) stop, (2) mention a subject, (3) vomit, (4) raise a child
call at Lernen beginnen		visit briefly c
all back Lernen beginnen		ask to return
call for Lernen beginnen		require
call in Lernen beginnen		consult
call out Lernen beginnen		cause one to go on strike
call up Lernen beginnen		conscript
carry off Lernen beginnen		succeed in doing sth difficult
carry on Lernen beginnen		(1) continue, (2) behave wildly
carry out Lernen beginnen		fulfil or perform sth
carry over Lernen beginnen		last from another time
carry through Lernen beginnen		complete sth in spite of difficulties
catch on Lernen beginnen		become popular
catch up Lernen beginnen		reach sb who is ahead
chip in Lernen beginnen		add one's share of money
clear of Lernen beginnen		find innocent
clear off Lernen beginnen		run away
clear out Lernen beginnen		get rid of unwanted things
clear up Lernen beginnen		(of the weather) brighten up
charge to Lernen beginnen		bill sb
charge with Lernen beginnen		publicly accuse sb of committing a wrong deed
be done for Lernen beginnen		be ruined
come about Lernen beginnen		happen
come across Lernen beginnen		find sth or meet sb by chance
come by Lernen beginnen		obtain sth
come down to Lernen beginnen		be passed to sb
come forward Lernen beginnen		step forward
come in Lernen beginnen		become fashionable
come into Lernen beginnen		inherit
come on Lernen beginnen		progress
come out Lernen beginnen		(1) become known, (2) be published
come out in Lernen beginnen		develop
come over Lernen beginnen		happen; have a result or effect on sb
come round to Lernen beginnen		change one's opinion to another point of view; be persuaded
come round/to Lernen beginnen		regain consciousness
come through Lernen beginnen		continue to live after (sth bad)
come to Lernen beginnen		amount to a total
come up Lernen beginnen		grow
come up to Lernen beginnen		reach, equal sth
come up with Lernen beginnen		have an idea about a way to solve a problem
deal in Lernen beginnen		trade in sth
deal with Lernen beginnen		tackle a problem; cope with
do away with Lernen beginnen		abolish
do down Lernen beginnen		criticise
do out of Lernen beginnen		deprive of
do up Lernen beginnen		fasten (a coat etc)
do with Lernen beginnen		need/would like
do without Lernen beginnen		manage in spite of lack
drive at Lernen beginnen		imply, suggest
go off Lernen beginnen		happen
cheat out of Lernen beginnen		prevent sb from having sth usu in an unfair way
check in Lernen beginnen		register as a guest at a hotel
check out Lernen beginnen		pay one's bill and leave a hotel
check up on Lernen beginnen		investigate sb's behaviour etc
cut back Lernen beginnen		reduce (outgoings)
cut down on Lernen beginnen		reduce (consumption)
cut in Lernen beginnen		interrupt sth
cut off Lernen beginnen		(1) isolate, (2) disconnect
cut out Lernen beginnen		omit
draw in Lernen beginnen		shorten (of days)
draw on Lernen beginnen		use part of a reserve
draw out Lernen beginnen		extend
draw up Lernen beginnen		come to a stop (of vehicles)
drop in Lernen beginnen		visit unexpectedly
drop off Lernen beginnen		decrease
drop out of Lernen beginnen		withdraw from
eat into Lernen beginnen		consume a part of sth
fall back Lernen beginnen		retreat
fall back on Lernen beginnen		turn to sth/sb for help when all else has failed
fall for Lernen beginnen		fall in love with sb
fall in Lernen beginnen		collapse
fall in with Lernen beginnen		agree to
fall off Lernen beginnen		decline
fall on Lernen beginnen		attack
fall out with Lernen beginnen		quarrel
fall through Lernen beginnen		fail to take place
feel for Lernen beginnen		sympathise
fit in Lernen beginnen		mix well with others
fit up/out Lernen beginnen		furnish/equip
fly at Lernen beginnen		attack (with blows or words)
fold up Lernen beginnen		collapse or fail
head off Lernen beginnen		prevent
join up Lernen beginnen		become a member of the military
get along/on Lernen beginnen		be on friendly terms with
get at Lernen beginnen		mean
get at sb Lernen beginnen		criticise, tease in an unkind way
get away with Lernen beginnen		escape punishment
get by Lernen beginnen		manage despite difficulties
get about Lernen beginnen		(1) move about, (2) spread (of news, gossip etc)
get across Lernen beginnen		make understood
get ahead Lernen beginnen		succeed
get sb down Lernen beginnen		depress sb
get off Lernen beginnen		send
get off with Lernen beginnen		nearly escape punishment
get on Lernen beginnen		make progress
get on with Lernen beginnen		continue doing sth
get out of Lernen beginnen		avoid
get over Lernen beginnen		recover from
get round Lernen beginnen		persuade
get round to Lernen beginnen		find time
get through Lernen beginnen		contact by phone
get up to Lernen beginnen		be busy with sth surprising or undesirable
give (oneself) up Lernen beginnen		surrender
give away Lernen beginnen		(1) reveal, (2) give freely as a present
give in Lernen beginnen		(1) deliver, yield
give off Lernen beginnen		send out/emit
give out Lernen beginnen		(1) come to an end, (2) announce, (3) distribute
give up Lernen beginnen		(1) stop doing sth, (2) admit defeat
give oneself up Lernen beginnen		surrender
hype up Lernen beginnen		exaggerate the value of sth
go down Lernen beginnen		(of remarks, proposals etc) be received in a specified way
go down with Lernen beginnen		become ill
go for Lernen beginnen		be sold
go in for Lernen beginnen		take part in
go into Lernen beginnen		describe, examine in detail
go off Lernen beginnen		make a sudden loud noise
go on Lernen beginnen		happen
go on with Lernen beginnen		continue sth esp after a pause
go round Lernen beginnen		be enough for everyone to have a share
go through Lernen beginnen		(1) examine sth closely or systematically, (2) consume
go up Lernen beginnen		be built
go with Lernen beginnen		be included in the price
hold back Lernen beginnen		(1) prevent development, (2) delay, (3) withhold
hold in Lernen beginnen		control (feelings, oneself)
hold off Lernen beginnen		(1) keep at a distance, (2) delay
hold on Lernen beginnen		wait
hold out Lernen beginnen		(1) last, (2) resist
hold out for Lernen beginnen		wait to get sth desired
hold out on Lernen beginnen		keep a secret from sb
be kept in Lernen beginnen		be detained after normal hours as a punishment
keep at Lernen beginnen		continue working at
keep back Lernen beginnen		hide
keep down Lernen beginnen		repress
keep in with Lernen beginnen		continue to be friendly
keep on Lernen beginnen		continue doing sth
keep on at Lernen beginnen		continue talking in an irritating way
keep to Lernen beginnen		follow
keep up (with) Lernen beginnen		progress at the same rate
keep up with Lernen beginnen		(1) stay at an equal level with, (2) be informed about
land in Lernen beginnen		get into trouble, difficulties etc l
and up Lernen beginnen		end (usu in difficulties)
lay aside Lernen beginnen		put aside
lay into Lernen beginnen		attack (with blows or words)
lay off Lernen beginnen		stop doing sth irritating
lay out Lernen beginnen		spend
letdown Lernen beginnen		(1) disappoint, (2) lower sth
let in for Lernen beginnen		involve in trouble etc
let in on Lernen beginnen		allow sb to share a plan, secret, etc
let on Lernen beginnen		reveal a secret
let out Lernen beginnen		(1) make (a garment etc) looser or larger (opp: take in), (2) utter a cry
let sb off Lernen beginnen		not punish severely
let sb through Lernen beginnen		allow sb to pass an exam or a test
let up Lernen beginnen		become less in degree
let up on Lernen beginnen		treat sb less severely
be made up Lernen beginnen		consist
lead on Lernen beginnen		persuade sb to believe or do sth by making false promises
look after Lernen beginnen		take care of
look ahead Lernen beginnen		think about the future
look at Lernen beginnen		read
look back Lernen beginnen		think about one's past
look down on Lernen beginnen		despise
look for Lernen beginnen		search for
look in Lernen beginnen		pay a short visit
look into Lernen beginnen		investigate/examine the facts relating to sth
look on Lernen beginnen		watch sth without taking part
look onto Lernen beginnen		have a view
look out Lernen beginnen		watch out; be careful
look out for Lernen beginnen		(1) search in order to find sth, (2) be alert in order to see/find sb
look over Lernen beginnen		examine (a place)
look to Lernen beginnen		rely on sb
look up Lernen beginnen		search for (a word) in a reference book
look up Lernen beginnen		visit esp after a long time
look up to Lernen beginnen		respect
make for Lernen beginnen		head for
make off with Lernen beginnen		steal sth and hurry away with it
make out Lernen beginnen		(1) complete sth, (2) claim to be, (3) discern, (4) understand
make over Lernen beginnen		transfer the ownership of sth
make sth into Lernen beginnen		convert
make up Lernen beginnen		(1) invent (a story), (2) end a quarrel, compensate for sth, (4) put cosmetics on sb's face (5) form
make up for Lernen beginnen		compensate sb for the trouble one has caused them
rise up Lernen beginnen		rebel
rule out Lernen beginnen		exclude
call off Lernen beginnen		cancel
live on sb/sth Lernen beginnen		get the money needed from
live through Lernen beginnen		experience over time
live up to Lernen beginnen		reach the standard that may be expected
live with Lernen beginnen		tolerate/accept sth and endure it
meet with Lernen beginnen		have as a reaction
miss out Lernen beginnen		forget to include
move on to Lernen beginnen		pass to another subject
narrow down Lernen beginnen		reduce
note down Lernen beginnen		record
pass over Lernen beginnen		ignore, overlook
hand over Lernen beginnen		give
phase out Lernen beginnen		gradually stop using
piece together Lernen beginnen		discover gradually
put about Lernen beginnen		spread (false) reports, rumours
put across Lernen beginnen		communicate
put aside/by Lernen beginnen		save for later use
put away Lernen beginnen		put into confinement
put back Lernen beginnen		delay
put down Lernen beginnen		write in a particular place
put down to Lernen beginnen		attribute to
put forward Lernen beginnen		suggest, propose
put in (a request) Lernen beginnen		make an official request
put in for Lernen beginnen		(1) apply for, (2) make an official request
put off Lernen beginnen		discourage
put off Lernen beginnen		postpone
put on Lernen beginnen		(1) gain weight, (2) pretend to have, (3) advance, clothe oneself with, (5) present
put out Lernen beginnen		extinguish
put sb up Lernen beginnen		give accommodation to
put sth behind one Lernen beginnen		deliberately forget
run across Lernen beginnen		find by chance
run after Lernen beginnen		pursue
run away Lernen beginnen		leave (school, home etc)
run away with an idea Lernen beginnen		accept it without careful thinking even though it is wrong
run behind Lernen beginnen		be delayed
run down Lernen beginnen		(1) criticise, (2) gradually stop functioning, (3) run sb down (with a vehicle)
run in Lernen beginnen		use a new vehicle carefully
run into Lernen beginnen		(1) meet by chance, (2) collide with
run off Lernen beginnen		produce quickly
run out of Lernen beginnen		exhaust the supply of sth
run through Lernen beginnen		(1) rehearse (2) use up
run up Lernen beginnen		accumulate (bills etc)
run up against Lernen beginnen		encounter difficulties
see about Lernen beginnen		make arrangements for
see off Lernen beginnen		accompany a traveller to his/her train etc
see out Lernen beginnen		accompany sb to an exit
see over Lernen beginnen		inspect properly
see through Lernen beginnen		(1) not be deceived, (2) support sb through a difficult time
see to Lernen beginnen		take care of
settle down Lernen beginnen		live a more permanent life-style
settle for Lernen beginnen		accept sth (less than expected)
settle in Lernen beginnen		become used to a new house or job
settle on Lernen beginnen		decide on
settle up Lernen beginnen		pay (a debt, a bill etc)
set about Lernen beginnen		begin
set aside Lernen beginnen		save for a special purpose
set back Lernen beginnen		hinder
set sb back Lernen beginnen		cost sb a lot of money
set in Lernen beginnen		begin (of a period, usu bad)
setoff Lernen beginnen		(1) start a reaction, (2) begin a journey (=set out)
set an animal on sb Lernen beginnen		cause an animal to attack sb
set out Lernen beginnen		begin a task/job with a specific intention
setup Lernen beginnen		(1) establish (a record), (2) start a business (3) erect
stand by Lernen beginnen		(1) remain loyal to sb, (2) do nothing to stop a bad situation, (3) be ready for action
stand down Lernen beginnen		resign from a position
stand for Lernen beginnen		(1) support sth, (2) mean, symbolise, (3) tolerate, enter oneself for election
stand in for Lernen beginnen		replace temporarily
stand out Lernen beginnen		be conspicuous/obvious
stand up for Lernen beginnen		defend; support
stand up to Lernen beginnen		defend oneself against
take aback Lernen beginnen		surprise
take after Lernen beginnen		look like a relative
take against Lernen beginnen		dislike sb
take away Lernen beginnen		remove
take back Lernen beginnen		withdraw a statement or comment
take down Lernen beginnen		(1) write down, (2) remove sth from a high place
take in Lernen beginnen		(1) deceive, (2) allow sb to stay in one's home, understand, (4) make clothes smaller
take off Lernen beginnen		(1) remove (clothing), (2) leave the ground (of aeroplanes etc), (3) imitate sb in a comic way, (4) begin to succeed (of plans, ideas etc)
take on Lernen beginnen		(1) undertake sth, (2) employ staff, (3) accept sb as an opponent
take out Lernen beginnen		(1) extract, remove, (2) accompany sb to a theatre etc
take over Lernen beginnen		take control of sth esp in place of sb else
take sb for Lernen beginnen		mistake sb/sth for sb/sth else
take to Lernen beginnen		(1) find agreeable; like, (2) begin a habit, (3) escape to; hide in
take up Lernen beginnen		(1) begin a hobby, sport etc, (2) occupy space
take up with Lernen beginnen		become involved in (usu derog)
talk about Lernen beginnen		(1) gossip about sb, (2) consider
talk at Lernen beginnen		speak to sb without listening to their replies
talk back Lernen beginnen		reply rudely
talk down to Lernen beginnen		speak to sb as if they were less clever than oneself
talk into Lernen beginnen		persuade sb to do sth
talk out Lernen beginnen		settle a problem by talking
talk out of Lernen beginnen		persuade sb not to do sth
talk round Lernen beginnen		persuade sb to agree to sth
tell against Lernen beginnen		spoil chances of success
tell apart Lernen beginnen		distinguish
tell off Lernen beginnen		scold/reprimand
think of Lernen beginnen		take sth into account
think out Lernen beginnen		prepare plans carefully
think over Lernen beginnen		reflect upon sth before making a decision
think up Lernen beginnen		invent or devise sth
turn away Lernen beginnen		refuse admittance to sb
turn down Lernen beginnen		(1) reject an offer, (2) reduce heat etc
turn in Lernen beginnen		go to bed
turn sb in Lernen beginnen		report to the authorities
turn into Lernen beginnen		convert, change
turn off Lernen beginnen		switch off
turn on Lernen beginnen		switch on
turn out Lernen beginnen		(1) assemble as a crowd, (2) produce, (3) prove to be turn over = fall on one side
turn sth over (in one's mind) Lernen beginnen		think carefully about sth
throw about/around Lernen beginnen		scatter sth throw away = discard sth as useless
throw sth back at sb Lernen beginnen		remind sb of sth bad they did in the past
throw off Lernen beginnen		escape from, get free of
throw oneself into Lernen beginnen		begin to do sth energetically and enthusiastically
throw oneself on sb/sth Lernen beginnen		rely on sb/sth
throw sb out Lernen beginnen		force sb to leave
throw sth out Lernen beginnen		get rid of unwanted items
throw sb together Lernen beginnen		bring people into contact with each other
throw up Lernen beginnen		(1) give up (a job etc), (2) vomit
try on Lernen beginnen		check the fit (of clothes)
try out Lernen beginnen		test
wear away Lernen beginnen		become thin, damaged, weak, etc by constant use
wear off Lernen beginnen		disappear gradually (effect of sth)
wear out Lernen beginnen		use until useless (of clothes etc)
work off Lernen beginnen		(1) overcome the effects of sth (energy, stress, anger), (2) repay by working (a debt)
Work on Lernen beginnen		be occupied with
clear the air Lernen beginnen		remove suspicion/bad feeling
all along Lernen beginnen		from the beginning until now
all but Lernen beginnen		nearly, almost all in = exhausted
all in all Lernen beginnen		when everything is considered
all the same Lernen beginnen		yet, however
all told Lernen beginnen		altogether, in total
be the apple of sb's eye Lernen beginnen		be very precious to sb; be sb's favourite
be up in arms Lernen beginnen		be very angry
for all Lernen beginnen		in spite of
for all I care Lernen beginnen		I don't care
for all I know Lernen beginnen		as far as I know
in the act of Lernen beginnen		while performing the act
in the air Lernen beginnen		uncertain
make allowances for Lernen beginnen		take special circumstances into consideration
make amends for Lernen beginnen		try to compensate for a past action
of all people Lernen beginnen		used to express annoyance/surprise
on account of Lernen beginnen		because of
on no account Lernen beginnen		under/in no circumstances
on the air Lernen beginnen		broadcasting (opp: off the air)
on the alert Lernen beginnen		watchful and prepared/on the lookout/expecting sth
lake sth into account Lernen beginnen		consider sth
on this/that account Lernen beginnen		for this/that reason
whet sb's appetite Lernen beginnen		make sb eager to have/experience more
up in the air Lernen beginnen		existing, but not talked about
above board Lernen beginnen		honest
bark up the wrong tree Lernen beginnen		have a false idea about sth
be broke Lernen beginnen		have no/very little money
be full of beans Lernen beginnen		be very lively
be in sb's black books Lernen beginnen		out of favour
beat about/around the bush Lernen beginnen		avoid saying what one means directly
behind bars Lernen beginnen		in prison
big-headed Lernen beginnen		conceited; boastful
black and blue all over Lernen beginnen		covered with bruises
blessing in disguise Lernen beginnen		sth which appears bad at first but then turns out favourably
blue-eyed boy/golden boy Lernen beginnen		a favoured person
bolt from the blue Lernen beginnen		suddenly
brainwave Lernen beginnen		sudden clear idea/thought
break even Lernen beginnen		show neither loss nor profit
browned off Lernen beginnen		fed up; bored
butter sb up Lernen beginnen		flatter sb
by and large Lernen beginnen		generally speaking
catch sb red-handed Lernen beginnen		be caught while committing a crime
chip off the old block Lernen beginnen		sb who is very like one of his parents
cost a bomb Lernen beginnen		very expensive
deal a blow to Lernen beginnen		damage one's hopes
don't hold your breath Lernen beginnen		don't wait for sb/sth anxiously
drive a hard bargain Lernen beginnen		be a tough businessman
drop a brick Lernen beginnen		say sth tactlessly
feel in one's bones Lernen beginnen		feeling sth instinctively
get your own back Lernen beginnen		take/get revenge
have a bee in one's bonnet Lernen beginnen		have an obsession about sth
have butterflies in one's stomach Lernen beginnen		be very nervous about sth
in black and white Lernen beginnen		in writing
in the balance Lernen beginnen		uncertain
kick the bucket Lernen beginnen		die
lay bare Lernen beginnen		make public
make a clean breast of Lernen beginnen		confess
make one's blood boil Lernen beginnen		cause sb to become very angry
on the spur of the moment Lernen beginnen		without thinking about sth
out of the blue Lernen beginnen		suddenly and unexpectedly
ring a bell Lernen beginnen		remind sb of sth
see the back of Lernen beginnen		be glad to see sb leave
take the bull by the horns Lernen beginnen		deal with sth boldly and directly
wet blanket Lernen beginnen		dull person who spoils people's happiness
a piece of cake Lernen beginnen		sth very easy to do
a red-letter day Lernen beginnen		a very important day
a wild-goose chase Lernen beginnen		a hopeless search
be caught red-handed Lernen beginnen		be caught while committing a crime
be on the cards Lernen beginnen		be likely to happen
be over the moon Lernen beginnen		be elated
call sb names Lernen beginnen		insult sb
chair a meeting Lernen beginnen		preside over a meeting
crocodile tears Lernen beginnen		false tears
cross one's mind Lernen beginnen		think of sth
cut sb dead Lernen beginnen		ignore sb
different as chalk and cheese Lernen beginnen		totally different
down in the dumps Lernen beginnen		depressed/miserable
down the drain Lernen beginnen		wasted; lost
get a bit hot under the collar Lernen beginnen		get angry, upset or embarrassed
get a problem off one's chest Lernen beginnen		tell sb else about your problem
go to the dogs Lernen beginnen		worsen
have the cheek Lernen beginnen		dare to do sth
keep one's chin up Lernen beginnen		not be discouraged
let sleeping dogs lie Lernen beginnen		avoid mentioning a subject which could cause trouble
lost cause Lernen beginnen		hopeless situation or case off colour = look/be slightly unwell
on the dole Lernen beginnen		receiving unemployment benefit/social security play one's cards right = act cleverly
show one's true colours Lernen beginnen		reveal one's real character
with flying colours Lernen beginnen		with great success
not count one's chickens before they're hatched Lernen beginnen		not assume sth before it happens
be dying for sth Lernen beginnen		really want sth
be fit for Lernen beginnen		be good enough for
be worn out Lernen beginnen		be very tired
be green Lernen beginnen		be inexperienced
cook one's goose Lernen beginnen		end one's plans abruptly
fair and square Lernen beginnen		within the rules
fall head over heels Lernen beginnen		fall in love quickly
feel one's ears burning Lernen beginnen		have a feeling that sb is talking about you
gatecrasher Lernen beginnen		sb attending a party, event etc without an invitation
get off on the wrong foot Lernen beginnen		argue or disagree at the beginning of a relationship
give and fake Lernen beginnen		compromise
have a frog in one's throat Lernen beginnen		inability to speak due to nervousness
have the gift of the gab Lernen beginnen		be able to talk well, persuasively
hear it through/on the grapevine Lernen beginnen		find out information indirectly
in a flash Lernen beginnen		very quickly
it's all Greek to me Lernen beginnen		sth new or foreign; not easily understood keep a straight face = manage to look serious under difficult circumstances
keep an eye on sth Lernen beginnen		guard/protect sth
meet behind closed doors Lernen beginnen		meet secretly
one's flesh and blood Lernen beginnen		family member
plenty more fish in the sea Lernen beginnen		many more opportunities in life for love
put one's foot down Lernen beginnen		insist on sth
put one's foot in it Lernen beginnen		make a tactless comment
take it easy Lernen beginnen		not work too hard/relax
take sb for granted Lernen beginnen		not appreciate sb
a bit of a dark horse Lernen beginnen		person with hidden abilities
be for the high jump Lernen beginnen		about to be reprimanded/punished
be in two minds about sth Lernen beginnen		not be able to decide what to do
be sound asleep Lernen beginnen		sleep deeply
be the perfect image of sb Lernen beginnen		look exactly like sb
before one can say Jack Robinson Lernen beginnen		extremely quickly
break the ice Lernen beginnen		ease the tension when one first meets people
eat one's heart out Lernen beginnen		feel jealous/sad about sth
flog a dead horse Lernen beginnen		waste time doing sth useless
fly off the handle Lernen beginnen		quickly become very angry
get out of hand Lernen beginnen		become out of control
get the hang of it Lernen beginnen		get in the habit of doing sth
go to one's head Lernen beginnen		make conceited
grey matter Lernen beginnen		brains; intelligence
hand in glove with sb Lernen beginnen		be in very close contact with sb
have a job to do sth Lernen beginnen		find sth difficult to do
have many irons in the fire Lernen beginnen		have lots of plans/possibilities in progress at the same time
have one's heart in one's mouth Lernen beginnen		be extremely anxious about sth
have time on one's hands Lernen beginnen		have free time
hold one's horses Lernen beginnen		wait, be patient
ill at ease Lernen beginnen		embarrassed; uncomfortable
keep sth under one's hat Lernen beginnen		keep sth secret
keep up with the Joneses Lernen beginnen		compete with others in status/material goods
lend sb a hand Lernen beginnen		give help to sb
like the back of one's hand Lernen beginnen		be very familiar with sth
lose heart Lernen beginnen		become discouraged
make head nor tail of Lernen beginnen		understand sth
off the cuff Lernen beginnen		without preparation
stew in one's own juice Lernen beginnen		suffer the consequences of one's own actions
straight from the horse's mouth Lernen beginnen		from the most direct source
have sb's hands full Lernen beginnen		be very busy with sth
sth comes in handy Lernen beginnen		be very useful/practical
strike gold Lernen beginnen		come across sth useful
take sth to heart Lernen beginnen		take personally/be influenced by
take to one's heels Lernen beginnen		run away
the ins and outs Lernen beginnen		the details of an activity
the tip of the iceberg Lernen beginnen		small evident part of a much larger, concealed situation
at large Lernen beginnen		free, not caught
be in the know Lernen beginnen		be well-informed
bring to one's knees Lernen beginnen		destroy, humble
bury one's head in the sand Lernen beginnen		avoid or ignore reality/ responsibility
come to a head Lernen beginnen		reach a critical point
drop sb a line Lernen beginnen		send sb a letter
fine kettle of fish Lernen beginnen		confused state of affairs
get rid of sth Lernen beginnen		give sth unwanted away
go to any lengths Lernen beginnen		do anything necessary to get sth you want
have kittens Lernen beginnen		be nervous/anxious about sth
keep one's fingers crossed Lernen beginnen		hope that sth will turn out well
keep oneself to oneself Lernen beginnen		live quietly, privately
make a killing Lernen beginnen		have a sudden, great success/profit
make light of Lernen beginnen		treat sth as unimportant
make/earn a/one's living Lernen beginnen		earn money
on the level Lernen beginnen		honest/sincere
pull one's leg Lernen beginnen		tease or trick sb
shed light upon Lernen beginnen		give new/further information
sleep like a log Lernen beginnen		be sound asleep
the life and soul of sth Lernen beginnen		the most lively and amusing person present somewhere
the lion's share Lernen beginnen		the biggest part/portion
turn over a new leaf Lernen beginnen		make a new start
with a view to doing sth Lernen beginnen		with the intention or hope of doing sth
a night owl Lernen beginnen		person who enjoys staying up late
be second to none Lernen beginnen		be the best
cross one's mind Lernen beginnen		occur to one, have a sudden idea, recall sth
cry over spilt milk Lernen beginnen		grieve over sth that can't be put right
every nook and cranny Lernen beginnen		everywhere
feel/be down in the mouth Lernen beginnen		feel discouraged/depressed
get a move on Lernen beginnen		hurry up
get on one's nerves Lernen beginnen		irritate/annoy sb
have an early night Lernen beginnen		go to bed early
hit the nail on the head Lernen beginnen		say exactly the right thing
in a nutshell Lernen beginnen		briefly; in a few words
lose one's nerve Lernen beginnen		lose courage
make a name for oneself Lernen beginnen		become famous/respected for sth
make hay while the sun shines Lernen beginnen		take advantage of favourable circumstances
make money hand over fist Lernen beginnen		make a lot of money quickly and easily
make one's getaway Lernen beginnen		escape
moon around Lernen beginnen		look miserable
null and void Lernen beginnen		invalid; not legally binding
once in a blue moon Lernen beginnen		very rarely
put sb's name forward Lernen beginnen		nominate sb
put words into one's mouth Lernen beginnen		pretend that sb has said sth that they haven't actually said
slip one's mind Lernen beginnen		forget about sth
work a miracle Lernen beginnen		make sth almost impossible happen
give the green light to sth Lernen beginnen		give permission to proceed with sth
a bitter pill to swallow Lernen beginnen		a difficult fact to accept
against all odds Lernen beginnen		despite the difficulties
be out of practice Lernen beginnen		lacking practice
come to the point Lernen beginnen		reach the main point in a discussion
fall into place Lernen beginnen		become clear
get the sack Lernen beginnen		be dismissed from one's job
get the wrong end of the stick Lernen beginnen		misunderstand completely what has been said
golden opportunity Lernen beginnen		the best chance to gain sth grease sb's palm = bribe sb
grow out of sth Lernen beginnen		become too big for sth
have no option but Lernen beginnen		must; have no choice
in public Lernen beginnen		in the presence of other people
in the offing Lernen beginnen		likely to happen
off the point Lernen beginnen		irrelevant
once and for all Lernen beginnen		for the last time
out-and-out Lernen beginnen		complete, total
out in the open Lernen beginnen		(of secrets) revealed, known
out of print Lernen beginnen		(of books) not available anymore
out of the frying pan into the fire Lernen beginnen		from a situation to a worse/similar one
part and parcel of Lernen beginnen		basic part of
past one's prime Lernen beginnen		growing old/not at one's best
pop the question Lernen beginnen		make a proposal of marriage
short and sweet Lernen beginnen		brief but pleasant (usu ironic)
status symbol Lernen beginnen		property/possession that shows sb's high social rank wealth etc
take things to pieces Lernen beginnen		dismantle things
throw a party Lernen beginnen		have/hold a party
white elephant Lernen beginnen		useless/unwanted possession
an unknown quantity Lernen beginnen		person or thing that one has no experience of
as a last resort Lernen beginnen		when all else has failed
at close quarters Lernen beginnen		from a short distance
be in a quandary Lernen beginnen		be confused; undecided
beg the question Lernen beginnen		makes people want to ask a particular question
call it quits Lernen beginnen		give up/stop
cut sb to the quick Lernen beginnen		deeply hurt sb's feelings
hit the roof Lernen beginnen		get very angry
in a rut Lernen beginnen		be stuck in a monotonous routine
in the long run Lernen beginnen		after a long period of time
it stands to reason Lernen beginnen		it is logical
keep sth quiet Lernen beginnen		keep sth secret
know the ropes Lernen beginnen		know all the details of sth
off the record Lernen beginnen		unofficial(ly)
on the quiet Lernen beginnen		secretly
open to debate Lernen beginnen		not decided/settled
out of the question Lernen beginnen		impossible
put down roots Lernen beginnen		settle down
work to rule Lernen beginnen		adhere strictly to the rules as a form of protest
rack sb's brains Lernen beginnen		think very hard about sth
a long shot Lernen beginnen		a wild guess/a risk
a memory like a sieve Lernen beginnen		a poor memory
be all at sea Lernen beginnen		be in a state of confusion
be in sb's shoes Lernen beginnen		be in sb's position
be in the same boat Lernen beginnen		be in the same (usu bad) situation
be the spitting image of sb Lernen beginnen		look exactly like sb
be/get soaked to the skin Lernen beginnen		be/get very wet
be/have a close shave Lernen beginnen		barely avoid an accident/a bad situation
behind the scenes Lernen beginnen		in secret
come out of one's shell Lernen beginnen		gain personal confidence
does it show? Lernen beginnen		is it obvious?
give sb the slip Lernen beginnen		escape from sb
go for a song Lernen beginnen		be sold very cheaply
go without saying Lernen beginnen		be a foregone conclusion
hit the sack Lernen beginnen		go to bed
live out of a suitcase Lernen beginnen		travel often/not have a permanent home
make quite a scene Lernen beginnen		become angry in a dramatic way
on a shoe string Lernen beginnen		on a very small budget
pull a few strings Lernen beginnen		use influential contacts in order to obtain an advantage
pull one's socks up Lernen beginnen		make a greater effort
sleep on it Lernen beginnen		think about sth
smell a rat Lernen beginnen		suspect that sth is wrong
spill the beans Lernen beginnen		reveal a secret/the facts
stand in sb's way Lernen beginnen		prevent sb from doing sth
take ... with a pinch of salt Lernen beginnen		not believe sth completely
the last straw Lernen beginnen		the last and worst episode in a chain of bad experiences
thick-skinned Lernen beginnen		insensitive
(by) trial and error Lernen beginnen		learning from one's mistakes
be ahead of one's time Lernen beginnen		have modern ideas
be (as) thick (as a brick) Lernen beginnen		be stupid
be tickled pink Lernen beginnen		be really pleased
come to a standstill Lernen beginnen		not progress/stop
come to terms with Lernen beginnen		accept a difficult situation
for the time being Lernen beginnen		temporarily
in a tick Lernen beginnen		shortly, soon
in the nick of time Lernen beginnen		just in time
kill time Lernen beginnen		pass time while waiting for sb/sth
lay the table Lernen beginnen		prepare/set the table for a meal
not be one's cup of tea Lernen beginnen		not suit one's taste
on second thoughts Lernen beginnen		having changed one's mind
out of turn Lernen beginnen		not in the correct order/time
paint the town red Lernen beginnen		have a great time
play truant Lernen beginnen		stay away from school without permission
put two and two together Lernen beginnen		arrive at the truth by looking at facts
red tape Lernen beginnen		unnecessary bureaucracy take one's time = not to hurry through thick and thin = whatever happens
touch and go Lernen beginnen		with uncertain result
be all very well Lernen beginnen		appear satisfactory but in fact not be
be on the up and up Lernen beginnen		improve steadily
be up and about Lernen beginnen		have recovered from an illness
drive (sb) up the wall Lernen beginnen		make sb angry/annoy sb
frosty welcome Lernen beginnen		unfriendly reception
get out of bed on the wrong side Lernen beginnen		be in a bad mood
get wind of Lernen beginnen		receive information about sth indirectly
give vent to Lernen beginnen		express sth freely
give way to Lernen beginnen		give in/yield
not hold water Lernen beginnen		not seem reasonable or in accordance with the facts
make a flying visit Lernen beginnen		make a quick trip
make waves Lernen beginnen		cause trouble
no/little wonder Lernen beginnen		not surprising
quick/slow on the uptake Lernen beginnen		quick/slow to understand
set in one's ways Lernen beginnen		fixed in one's habits/routines
speak volumes Lernen beginnen		be strong evidence of sb's feelings, merits etc under the weather = depressed/unwell
up and coming Lernen beginnen		likely to be successful
ups and downs Lernen beginnen		good things alternating with bad ones
wet behind the ears Lernen beginnen		inexperienced
an old wives' tale Lernen beginnen		false belief (usually about health)
be born yesterday Lernen beginnen		be easily deceived/naive
beat sb black and blue Lernen beginnen		hit sb repeatedly until bruised
go back on one's word Lernen beginnen		not fulfil a promise (opp: keep one's word)
have a yellow streak Lernen beginnen		be a coward
not have it both ways Lernen beginnen		refuse to make a decision between two pleasant things (usu in expression "You can't have it both ways!")
in the red Lernen beginnen		owe money to a bank (opp: in the black)
see red Lernen beginnen		suddenly become very angry
green belt Lernen beginnen		the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
pitch black Lernen beginnen		very dark
black tie Lernen beginnen		formal clothing
green with envy Lernen beginnen		very jealous
green (matter/issue) Lernen beginnen		concerned with ecology
have words with sb Lernen beginnen		have an argument
have/keep one's wits about one Lernen beginnen		be alert and able to deal with difficulties
in deep water Lernen beginnen		in trouble/difficulty
make sb's day Lernen beginnen		make sb very happy
see/look at sth through rose-coloured spectacles Lernen beginnen		see sth from an unrealistically positive point of view
the black sheep of the family Lernen beginnen		a disgraced family member
the pot calling the kettle black Lernen beginnen		accusing sb of a fault one has oneself
the year dot Lernen beginnen		a long time ago
until one is blue in the face Lernen beginnen		as hard/long as one possibly can (usu without success)
red herring Lernen beginnen		sth which distracts you from sth important
(fight) like cat and dog Lernen beginnen		(disagree) violently
(like) a bull in a china shop Lernen beginnen		behave in a clumsy/awkward way
make a dog's dinner (of sth) Lernen beginnen		(make) a mess (of sth)
a bear with a sore head Lernen beginnen		irritated/in a bad mood
a different kettle of fish Lernen beginnen		a totally different situation etc from the one just mentioned
a dog's life Lernen beginnen		a difficult, hard life
a fish out of water Lernen beginnen		sb who feels uncomfortable/in unfamiliar surroundings
a red rag to a bull Lernen beginnen		action, comment etc liable to provoke sb
a sitting duck Lernen beginnen		an easy target
as busy as a bee/a busy bee Lernen beginnen		(sb) very busy
as the crow flies Lernen beginnen		in a direct line/by a direct route
be in the doghouse Lernen beginnen		be out of favour, in trouble
dog eat dog Lernen beginnen		ruthless competition, rivalry
dog-eared Lernen beginnen		(of books) with the corners bent and turned down through use
donkey work Lernen beginnen		boring, monotonous work
donkey's years Lernen beginnen		a long time
kill two birds with one stone Lernen beginnen		achieve two things with one action
let the cat out of the bag Lernen beginnen		reveal a secret
like water off a duck's back Lernen beginnen		having no effect
make a fool of oneself Lernen beginnen		make oneself look stupid/ embarrassed/ridiculous
make a mountain out of a molehill Lernen beginnen		cause a fuss about a trivial matter
no room to swing a cat Lernen beginnen		no room at all
play cat and mouse with sb Lernen beginnen		keep sb in a state of uncertain expectation treating them alternatively cruelly and kindly
put the cat among the pigeons Lernen beginnen		cause trouble/controversy
rain cats and dogs Lernen beginnen		rain heavily
swim like a fish Lernen beginnen		swim very well
talk the hind legs off a donkey Lernen beginnen		talk for a long time, uninterrupted
the rat race Lernen beginnen		the competitive nature of modern urban life
until the cows come home Lernen beginnen		for a long time
mutton dressed as lamb Lernen beginnen		dress in a style younger than/inappropriate to your age
sour grapes Lernen beginnen		say unpleasant comments because of jealousy
sweet tooth Lernen beginnen		enjoy eating sweet things
get nowhere fast Lernen beginnen		make no/little progress
pay sb's way Lernen beginnen		contribute your share of a bill/budget
white-collar job Lernen beginnen		office/clerical work
fly on the wall Lernen beginnen		see/hear sth in a situation which does not involve you
Achilles heel Lernen beginnen		weakest point of sb's character
wash sb's hands of sb Lernen beginnen		refuse to be involved with sb
a pain in the neck Lernen beginnen		annoying person/thing
be all fingers and thumbs Lernen beginnen		be awkward, clumsy
get cold feet Lernen beginnen		lose courage to do sth
give sb the cold shoulder Lernen beginnen		ignore/shun sb
have a cheek/nerve Lernen beginnen		act/speak boldly or impudently
have a sharp tongue Lernen beginnen		tend to say unkind or hurtful things
have an eye for Lernen beginnen		be a good judge of sth
look down one's nose at sth/sb Lernen beginnen		feel/act superior to sb
lose one's head Lernen beginnen		lose self-control
put one's heart and soul into sth Lernen beginnen		be devoted to sth
tongue in cheek Lernen beginnen		not serious, ironic
tooth and nail Lernen beginnen		fiercely
turn a blind eye to sth Lernen beginnen		ignore
not lose any sleep over sth Lernen beginnen		not worry about sth
jack of all trades Lernen beginnen		sb who is able to do a variety of jobs
a storm in a teacup Lernen beginnen		a lot of fuss about sth that is not important
bring sth home to sb Lernen beginnen		make sb understand how important/ serious sth is
bite off more than sb can chew Lernen beginnen		try to do sth which is too difficult
in clover Lernen beginnen		living a luxurious/comfortable life
face the music Lernen beginnen		be criticised/punished for
evade Lernen beginnen		to avoid doing sth one is supposed to do or to avoid answering a question, often by deception
shirk Lernen beginnen		to avoid work because of laziness
duck Lernen beginnen		to avoid an object by a quick downwards movement
dodge Lernen beginnen		to avoid an object by a quick sideways movement
sway Lernen beginnen		to influence others' opinions so they turn from a given course Don't try to sway me. I'm determined to take the job.
impress Lernen beginnen		to produce a lasting, positive effect
influence Lernen beginnen		to cause sb to think/act in a particular way
affect Lernen beginnen		to produce a reaction usu negative The nuclear leak has affected all the farmers' crops.
real Lernen beginnen		true as opposed to false
genuine Lernen beginnen		(object) what it seems to be, (person) sincere and honest
natural Lernen beginnen		not man-made
authentic Lernen beginnen		with known and proved origins
valid Lernen beginnen		sth which can be used and will be accepted by people in authority (a valid document, ticket)
wealthy Lernen beginnen		having a lot of material possessions and money
affluent Lernen beginnen		wealthy and able to spend a lot of money
Well-off Lernen beginnen		(informal) fairly wealthy
rich Lernen beginnen		(of food) full of ingredients which may be difficult to digest
extravagant Lernen beginnen		(object) sth that costs more money than you can afford or sth which is beyond what is reasonable (an extravagant lifestyle, gift)
lavish Lernen beginnen		(object) sth ‘that is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it (lavish party, costumes)
merchandise Lernen beginnen		(formal) things for sale
ware Lernen beginnen		manufactured goods of a particular type (silverware)
commodity Lernen beginnen		sth which is sold for profit, an article of trade
stock Lernen beginnen		the total amount of goods a shop has available to sell
cure Lernen beginnen		(tr) to successfully treat, to restore to health
heal Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to cure; to get better, improve
treat Lernen beginnen		(tr) to give medical attention to
imitate Lernen beginnen		to behave in exactly the same way as sb else
copy Lernen beginnen		to produce sth that looks like the original thing
slim Lernen beginnen		(complimentary) not fat (NB slim chance: slight possibility)
lean Lernen beginnen		(complimentary) healthily thin, without fat (also of meat)
skinny Lernen beginnen		(uncomplimentary) very thin
slender Lernen beginnen		(complimentary) attractively thin, esp of women
moulder Lernen beginnen		to decay slowly
rot Lernen beginnen		(intr/tr) to (cause to) decay because of bacteria etc, esp of vegetation
waste Lernen beginnen		(intr/tr) to grow weak and small; to use badly decompose = (intr/tr) to (cause to) go bad, esp of flesh
snarl Lernen beginnen		to make an angry noise while showing the teeth, esp of dogs etc
howl Lernen beginnen		to cry, esp of dogs; to cry with pain
bleat Lernen beginnen		to cry, esp of sheep, goats etc
twitter Lernen beginnen		to make a sound like a bird
reference Lernen beginnen		(in the expression in/with reference to) = used to indicate what sth relates to/in connection with
affinity Lernen beginnen		relationship, similarity or connection
relation Lernen beginnen		(object) connection; (person) a member of one's family
connection Lernen beginnen		relationship between two things, people or groups
sliver Lernen beginnen		a small thin piece or amount of sth
chip Lernen beginnen		a small piece of sth
crumb Lernen beginnen		small part of a larger object, esp bread, cake etc
cube Lernen beginnen		square-shaped piece of sth (wood, sugar, meat)
chop Lernen beginnen		to cut sth into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe
shred Lernen beginnen		to cut into thin strips
mince Lernen beginnen		to cut with a machine into small pieces (meat)
grate Lernen beginnen		to shred small pieces off sth (cheese, carrots) by rubbing against a rough surface
fade Lernen beginnen		to become less clear (with time)
vanish Lernen beginnen		to disappear suddenly disappear = to be lost, to no longer be seen
pale Lernen beginnen		to become lighter in colour
toss Lernen beginnen		to throw into the air, esp of coins, pancakes etc
throw Lernen beginnen		to launch through the air, esp using the hand and arm
cast Lernen beginnen		to throw, let fall (stones, shadow)
fling Lernen beginnen		to throw sth using a lot of force
practise Lernen beginnen		to do an action repeatedly or do exercises regularly in order to gain skill (a musical instrument)
learn Lernen beginnen		to obtain knowledge or a skill through studying or training
teach Lernen beginnen		to give knowledge of a particular subject to someone Mrs Jones teaches French at a secondary school.
coach Lernen beginnen		to train/teach esp for a specific purpose, examination or sport
instruct Lernen beginnen		to give knowledge or information to sb in a methodical manner
present (information) Lernen beginnen		to give it to people in a formal way
familiarise (yourself with sth) Lernen beginnen		to learn about sth and start to understand it
show (sb how to do sth) Lernen beginnen		to do sth yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it
entrust Lernen beginnen		put sth/sb in the care of sb else confide = to tell sb sth in secret
consign Lernen beginnen		to hand over/give up or send sth esp in trade
resign Lernen beginnen		to give up a job
punch Lernen beginnen		to hit with a clenched fist
slap Lernen beginnen		to hit with the palm of one's hand
smack Lernen beginnen		to hit with the palm of one's hand, esp a child as a punishment
whack Lernen beginnen		to hit with a blow making a loud noise
strike Lernen beginnen		to hit; used esp for emphasis and added emotion smash = to break sth into many pieces by hitting or dropping it
enhance Lernen beginnen		to make sth better; to add to the beauty of sth The sunshine enhanced the golden colour of her hair.
aggravate Lernen beginnen		to make sth worse
heighten Lernen beginnen		to become greater, more acute esp emotions Tension between the police and local residents heightened last night.
intensify Lernen beginnen		to become stronger, more intense
profit Lernen beginnen		to gain, esp money
gain Lernen beginnen		to obtain
earn (money, praise) Lernen beginnen		receive sth in return for work that you do; get sth because you deserve it
exploit (sb/sth) Lernen beginnen		treat sb unfairly; use sth in order to gain an advantage from it
commence Lernen beginnen		(formal) to begin The Prime Minister will commence his tour on 11 April.
instigate Lernen beginnen		to start by urging or inciting
launch Lernen beginnen		to cause sth to begin, esp an activity, campaign etc
provoke (a reaction) Lernen beginnen		to cause a reaction
hinder Lernen beginnen		to delay or prevent the progress of sth She was hindered from her work by John's incessant questioning.
block Lernen beginnen		to be in the way of sth/sb; to obstruct The road was blocked by an overturned lorry and we couldn't pass.
bar Lernen beginnen		to obstruct esp intentionally
impede Lernen beginnen		to make sth difficult to do
obstruct Lernen beginnen		to be in the way of sb/sth
intervene (of events) Lernen beginnen		to happen suddenly in a way that stops, delays, or prevents sth from happening
exude (a quality or feeling) Lernen beginnen		to show that sb has it to a great extent
exclude Lernen beginnen		to keep sb out from somewhere; to leave sb out from among the rest; decide/prove that sth is not worth considering
expunge Lernen beginnen		to get rid of sth completely because it causes problems or bad feelings His divorce was an experience he had tried to expunge from his memory.
extricate Lernen beginnen		to free yourself or another person from a difficult, serious situation This is the last attempt by the country to extricate itself from its economic crisis.
goods Lernen beginnen		things for sale
wares Lernen beginnen		(old- fashioned) things for sale usu of a travelling salesman
commodities Lernen beginnen		products exchanged in trade usu on an international basis
supplies Lernen beginnen		food equipment and other essential things that people need, especially when these are provided in large quantities »
rear Lernen beginnen		to look after one's young until fully-grown
bring up Lernen beginnen		to look after and educate until fully-grown
breed Lernen beginnen		to keep animals for the purpose of producing young
grow Lernen beginnen		to become or cause to become bigger
nurture (a young child, or young plant) Lernen beginnen		care for it while it is growing and developing »
pinch Lernen beginnen		(informal) steal an object
pilfer Lernen beginnen		steal small amounts usu from your place of work
rip off Lernen beginnen		(informal) steal from a person
swipe Lernen beginnen		steal sth very quickly while sb is not looking
acquire Lernen beginnen		(formal) to obtain for oneself; (a skill, habit etc) develop/learn He acquired a profound knowledge of the language by careful study.
abduct Lernen beginnen		to take away (a person) unlawfully, often by force
> gather (information, evidence) Lernen beginnen		to collect it especially over a period of time and after a lot of hard work
collect Lernen beginnen		gather; get a large number of things because they interest you
derive Lernen beginnen		to get sth such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from an activity/situation
deduce Lernen beginnen		to reach a conclusion because of other things that you know to be true
inhabit Lernen beginnen		to live in a place or region
inhabitant Lernen beginnen		person who lives (permanently) in a region or town
dwell Lernen beginnen		(formal) to live in a place He is concerned for the fate of the tribes who dwell in the forest.
dweller Lernen beginnen		person or animal that lives in an environment
settle Lernen beginnen		to start living in a place permanently
settler Lernen beginnen		person who has come to live in a (previously uninhabited or developing) country or area
reside Lernen beginnen		to have one's home at in a place Ruth resides with her mother in a London suburb.
resident Lernen beginnen		person who lives in a house, block of flats, area or country
take legal aid Lernen beginnen		to take money given by the government or another organisation to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer
take legal action Lernen beginnen		an expression used to indicate that a person or company is willing to start, or has started, general legal proceedings over a matter; often used as a form of threat
try Lernen beginnen		(usu passive) to examine in a court of law
bring to trial Lernen beginnen		to take a criminal case to a court of law to be examined
take sb to court Lernen beginnen		used in a similar way to "take legal action" but as a more specific and direct legal threat
charge with Lernen beginnen		to accuse of a criminal act, esp by the police
summon Lernen beginnen		to order officially sb to appear in court
restrain Lernen beginnen		stop sb from doing what they intended or wanted to do; prevent yourself from showing an emotion
curb Lernen beginnen		control/keep sth within limits Inflation needs to be curbed otherwise we are in for an economic crisis.
check Lernen beginnen		to make sure that sth is correct or satisfactory
inhibit Lernen beginnen		to prevent or slow down; Thirst inhibited the desire to eat. to render sb unable to express what they really feel or do what they really want The newcomers were too inhibited to laugh freely.
continually Lernen beginnen		repeatedly, regularly, frequently continuously = without stopping She has worked with us continuously since 1990.
perpetually Lernen beginnen		lasting for a long indefinite time usu without interruption; continually
eternally Lernen beginnen		endlessly; often used metaphorically for emphasis (eternally grateful)
constant Lernen beginnen		repeated many times usu in a regular manner incessant = extending without interruption for an indefinite period of time; often used negatively to express irritation
steady Lernen beginnen		continuing in a regular manner I have a steady job and am financially secure.
ongoing Lernen beginnen		sth which began in the past and seems unlikely to stop in the near future (Ongoing problems)
critical Lernen beginnen		of decisive importance This operation is critical; without it the patient might die.
crucial Lernen beginnen		very important usu in determining sth or resolving a problem
essential Lernen beginnen		extremely important; necessary
vital Lernen beginnen		extremely necessary
significant Lernen beginnen		of importance and meaning
grave Lernen beginnen		important, pressing and usu worrying I received some grave news about my brother's health and had to fly back home immediately.
fundamental Lernen beginnen		absolutely necessary; important; essential
forbid Lernen beginnen		to order sb not to do sth, not allow sth to be done The constitution forbids the military use of nuclear energy.
prohibit Lernen beginnen		to forbid by law or rule Smoking in this area is prohibited.
disallow Lernen beginnen		not allow or accept sth officially, because if has not been done correctly Our team scored again, but the whistle had gone and the goal was disallowed.
censor Lernen beginnen		to examine officially letters or the media with the intention of removing any information regarded as secret or offensive
famous Lernen beginnen		very well known
conspicuous Lernen beginnen		easily seen; noticeable; attracting attention
remarkable Lernen beginnen		worth speaking of; unusual
distinguished Lernen beginnen		marked by excellent quality or deserved fame
eminent Lernen beginnen		well-known and respected, especially for being good at one's profession
elevated Lernen beginnen		very important or of very high rank elevated status. The success of his latest novel has given him a certain.
prestigious Lernen beginnen		respected and admired by people
noteworthy Lernen beginnen		interesting; remarkable; worthy of attention
ruin Lernen beginnen		to damage sth so that it is useless
impair Lernen beginnen		to make sth weaker or imperfect Loud music impairs your hearing.
injure Lernen beginnen		to cause harm to a person/animal (broken limbs, wounds)
damage Lernen beginnen		to destroy something in part, causing loss of value My carpet was damaged in a flood.
harm Lernen beginnen		to have a generally bad effect on sth, not necessarily a physical effect (harm a friendship)
scan Lernen beginnen		to look at sth quickly, usu from top to bottom, looking for particular information
peer at Lernen beginnen		to look at sth closely or with difficulty, due to poor eyesight or in darkness
scrutinise Lernen beginnen		to look closely and carefully at sth
inspect Lernen beginnen		to examine sth thoroughly
glimpse Lernen beginnen		to have a passing view of sb or sth
harass Lernen beginnen		(formal) to continually and unfairly annoy and cause trouble to sb
pester Lernen beginnen		to annoy sb with repeated requests for sth
get on at Lernen beginnen		(informal) to continually nag or tell sb to do sth
tease Lernen beginnen		(usu of children) to laugh at or make fun of in an unkind way He was teased at school for being fat.
chip Lernen beginnen		(tr) to break a small wedge-shaped piece off the edge of an object
smash Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to break violently and often deliberately into pieces He smashed his jawbone in a crash.
snap Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to break suddenly esp with a sharp cracking noise She snapped the biscuit in half and we shared it.
shatter Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to break (usu glass or china) into hundreds or thousands of pieces
break off Lernen beginnen		to come off or remove by force
crack Lernen beginnen		to (cause to) break without dividing into separate parts Don't pour hot water into the glass or it will crack.
scatter Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to throw many things in a random manner; (with groups of people) hurriedly and randomly disperse in all directions The farmer scattered the seeds over the field. Suddenly the crowd scattered.
disperse Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to break up (a group of people or a thing) and move its component parts away in various directions (used esp with the police) Many arrests were made as the police attempted to disperse the rioters.
strew Lernen beginnen		(tr) to drop things over a surface, esp in an untidy or careless manner
sprinkle Lernen beginnen		(tr) to drop sth in fine quantities She sprinkled sugar over the cake.
stagger Lernen beginnen		walk very unsteadily, for example because you are ill
reel Lernen beginnen		to move about in an unsteady way as if one is going to fall
totter Lernen beginnen		to move in an unsteady way from side to side as if about to fall
stumble Lernen beginnen		put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly fall over
slide Lernen beginnen		to move smoothly but unintentionally over a surface
glide Lernen beginnen		to move smoothly and easily over a surface
slip Lernen beginnen		to slide suddenly without intention slipped on the wet pavement and fell over.
skid Lernen beginnen		usu with vehicles on roads to mean to slide suddenly and uncontrollably while trying to stop
huddle Lernen beginnen		to lie close to sb/sth in a confined space, usu for protection from adverse conditions The children huddled together in the corner of the room to keep warm.
nestle Lernen beginnen		to settle comfortably in a secure place
snuggle Lernen beginnen		(esp up) to lie in comfort close to sb/sth The baby snuggled up to its mother under the blankets.
cuddle Lernen beginnen		to hold firmly and lovingly in one's arms
tend Lernen beginnen		to take great care of sb/sth (a garden, a wound)
attend (to) Lernen beginnen		to be with and take care of sb/sth, usu in a professional capacity. The patient was attended by several specialists.
grow (a plant) Lernen beginnen		to put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop
maintain Lernen beginnen		(a building, a machine) to keep it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary
betray Lernen beginnen		to be disloyal; to break a moral obligation (sb's trust, confidence etc)
divulge Lernen beginnen		to give away secret information, esp personal (a secret, a source etc)
reveal Lernen beginnen		to show sth, to make sth known He removed the cover and revealed his wife's portrait.
disclose Lernen beginnen		similar meaning to reveal but generally used with more secrecy. To show sth that was previously concealed; to make sth known
shove Lernen beginnen		to move (sth) forward with a strong, usu careless, motion
tote Lernen beginnen		to carry
pile (things) Lernen beginnen		to form a pile gradually He piled the boxes one on top of the other.
thrust (sth or sb) Lernen beginnen		push sth or sb quickly with a lot of force
heave Lernen beginnen		push, pull or lift sth using a lot of effort
stem from Lernen beginnen		to have as origin Her interest in flowers stems from her childhood in the country.
beget Lernen beginnen		to cause sth to happen or be created Economic tensions beget political ones.
generate Lernen beginnen		to cause sth to begin and develop The scientist's talk generated further discussion of the issue.
commence Lernen beginnen		(formal) to begin The academic year commences at the beginning of October.
chat Lernen beginnen		to talk to each other in an informal and friendly way
chatter Lernen beginnen		to talk quickly and continuously, usu about unimportant things
prattle Lernen beginnen		to talk a great deal without saying anything important
babble Lernen beginnen		to talk in a confused or excited way
gossip Lernen beginnen		to talk about other people's private affairs
border Lernen beginnen		dividing line between two countries
boundary Lernen beginnen		dividing line between two private areas (between two farmers' fields, between two gardens)
verge Lernen beginnen		point just before sth begins (the verge of war)
brim Lernen beginnen		point at which sth is full (brim of a bowl)
rim Lernen beginnen		edge of sth circular The rim of my spectacles is gold.
(out of) bounds Lernen beginnen		(of) an area where you are not allowed to go
susceptible Lernen beginnen		(to sth) likely to be affected by sth (negative) He's susceptible to fits of anger.
liable Lernen beginnen		(to do sth) likely to do sth specific He's liable to be late tomorrow.
prone Lernen beginnen		(to sth, often unexpected) likely to suffer from (prone to accidents)
apt Lernen beginnen		(to do sth) likely to do sth, behave in some way (apt to be careless)
sensitive (to sth) Lernen beginnen		likely to show understanding and awareness of other people's needs, problems or feelings
shore Lernen beginnen		land right on the edge of the sea A boat comes into shore.
bank Lernen beginnen		land on the edge of a river coast = area next to the sea
beach Lernen beginnen		seashore area with sand or stones usu where people go to sunbathe
seize Lernen beginnen		to take sth quickly, often with violence (seize the bank's takings)
grab Lernen beginnen		take sth quickly, often with violence or for a selfish reason (children grab sweets)
grasp Lernen beginnen		hold sth firmly (to grasp a child by the hand)
clutch Lernen beginnen		hold sth tightly usu against one's body She clutched her bag nervously.
take Lernen beginnen		to reach out for sth and hold it
sack Lernen beginnen		(informal) to dismiss sb from their job due to their failure to carry out duties properly
make redundant Lernen beginnen		to dismiss sb (usu large numbers) from their job(s) due to financial problems, or because one's job is no longer necessary
resign Lernen beginnen		to give notice and leave a job
retire Lernen beginnen		to leave a job at retirement age (usu 60 or 65 years) or due to constant illness
trouble Lernen beginnen		difficulty, worry, anxiety, annoyance etc cause = sth which produces an effect; a person, thing or event that makes sth happen
problem Lernen beginnen		a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people
disaster Lernen beginnen		sth which has a negative effect (harm, loss, etc)
cataclysm Lernen beginnen		violent disaster on a larger scale (war, volcanic eruption etc)
calamity Lernen beginnen		misfortune or disaster usu on a smaller, more personal scale than a cataclysm
catastrophe Lernen beginnen		sudden disaster or misfortune
sect Lernen beginnen		closely bound religious group
breed Lernen beginnen		type of animal which is of pure race usu dogs, cats or horses (Siamese cats, Alsatian dogs)
tribe Lernen beginnen		group of people of the same race living as a community esp in nomadic or primitive cultures
caste Lernen beginnen		group of people linked by rank, wealth, social position, usu in India (of a high/low social caste)
ally Lernen beginnen		sb who supports/helps another esp in war
accomplice Lernen beginnen		sb who helps another usu in crime or wrongdoing
acquaintance Lernen beginnen		person who one knows but who is not a close friend
associate Lernen beginnen		sb you are closely connected with, especially at work
fee Lernen beginnen		charge asked by a professional for a service
stipend Lernen beginnen		income (esp of clergymen)
salary Lernen beginnen		fixed payment for work, made at regular intervals
wages Lernen beginnen		weekly payment for regular work
unveil Lernen beginnen		to officially uncover sth; usu a statue
unpack Lernen beginnen		to take sth out of a box or parcel
unwrap Lernen beginnen		to take the paper off the outside usu of a present
reveal Lernen beginnen		to let out a secret or scandal
put up with Lernen beginnen		to tolerate sb or sth I couldn't put up with the noise anymore.
afford Lernen beginnen		to have enough money to buy sth
withstand Lernen beginnen		to endure sth without being badly damaged or collapsing (withstand bad treatment)
support Lernen beginnen		to have enough money to provide food, clothing etc for dependents (support a wife and children)
confirm Lernen beginnen		to provide (usu written) evidence as to the correctness of sth An ID card can confirm your identity.
guarantee Lernen beginnen		to promise something will definitely happen Our company guarantees to refund your money if you are not satisfied with the product.
assure Lernen beginnen		to tell sb with confidence
reassure Lernen beginnen		to put sb's mind at rest when they are worried about sth
adventurous Lernen beginnen		(positive) enthusiastic about doing new things or exploring new places She'd always dreamt of an adventurous life in the tropics.
reckless Lernen beginnen		(negative) liable to do dangerous things without considering the consequences (reckless driving, act)
impervious Lernen beginnen		not being affected or influenced by someone's actions (impervious to criticism, suggestions)
foolhardy Lernen beginnen		extremely risky It is foolhardy not to wear a helmet on a motorbike.
instinctive Lernen beginnen		resulting from instinct (an instinctive act; but not an instinctive person)
grind Lernen beginnen		tedious, physical work actory work is a grind. NB: used in expression "back to the grind" = return to work after a break
labour Lernen beginnen		physical work usu used with the adjectives "physical" or "manual"
drudgery Lernen beginnen		tedious, physical work usu unrewarding and of an unskilled nature (cleaning)
toil Lernen beginnen		tiring physical work (usu used as a verb) He toiled in the fields all day.
control Lernen beginnen		keep sth within limits by force (control children/public spending)
stunt Lernen beginnen		keep sth/sb from growing properly (a stunted plant, stunted growth)
curb Lernen beginnen		limit or control usu emotions (curb temper)
temper Lernen beginnen		make sth less strong or extreme (temper your voice)
remember Lernen beginnen		keep a fact/event in one's long-term memory (remember your childhood/to do sth)
recollect Lernen beginnen		(no passive voice) bring sth to mind for a short period (recollect doing sth/sb's name/face)
reminisce Lernen beginnen		to think with fondness about past events She was reminiscing about her wedding day.
remind Lernen beginnen		tell sb to do sth so that they don't forget Remind me to pay you back the £ 10.
memorise Lernen beginnen		commit sth (usu a poem, grammar rule, etc) to memory (memorise facts and figures)
hard-up Lernen beginnen		(informal) short of money (hard-up students)
wealthy Lernen beginnen		possessing a lot of money and material possessions
tight Lernen beginnen		(i nformal derog) not willing to spend money comfortable = (informal) not poor but not wealthy
strut Lernen beginnen		(often derog) to walk in a proud way, with even steps
scamper Lernen beginnen		(esp children and animals) to run quickly, usu playfully
slink Lernen beginnen		to move secretly and quietly esp when afraid or ashamed
slither Lernen beginnen		to move in a sliding way like a snake
diminish (tr/intr) Lernen beginnen		to (make sth or sb) smaller, quieter, less important etc
dwindle Lernen beginnen		(intr) to gradually become smaller in number or amount Supplies are dwindling.
shrink Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to become or make smaller in size due to water or heat Meat shrinks while being cooked.
reduce Lernen beginnen		(tr/intr) to make or become less in number, size, degree (reduce the volume, reduce the price)
clothed Lernen beginnen		wearing clothes She was warmly clothed.
to be clad (in) Lernen beginnen		(archaic) to be dressed in
wearing Lernen beginnen		dressed in (sth)
to be dressed Lernen beginnen		to be wearing sth usu for a particular occasion
retract Lernen beginnen		to take back officially a statement or announcement The politician had to retract the statement to avoid a scandal.
extract Lernen beginnen		to take or pull sth from a place/remove sth (extract a tooth); to obtain sth by using industrial or chemical processes (to extract coal); to select some information from a larger amount or source of information (a speech, a text, archives, a selection of poems)
pull out Lernen beginnen		(of troops) to withdraw from an area; (informal) to extract (a tooth)
renounce Lernen beginnen		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb
sting Lernen beginnen		to cause pain to sb where a sharp part of an animal or insect, usu covered with poison, is pushed into one's skin (bees sting, jellyfish sting)
bite Lernen beginnen		to wound with the teeth (a dog bites)
stab Lernen beginnen		to wound by striking with a knife or dagger
prick Lernen beginnen		to cause pain by piercing with a sharp point (a pinprick)
refuse Lernen beginnen		not to agree to do sth
deny Lernen beginnen		to say that one knows nothing about sth (deny all knowledge of sth)
reject Lernen beginnen		to turn down an offer, invitation
revoke Lernen beginnen		cancel or withdraw sth (revoke a license, a law, a document)
accomplish Lernen beginnen		to do sth successfully (accomplish an aim)
attain Lernen beginnen		to reach a particular level, usu with difficulty (attain a mark of 100%)
gain Lernen beginnen		to obtain (gain power/weight)
reach Lernen beginnen		to come to a particular point (reach London)
manage Lernen beginnen		to succeed in doing usu sth difficult or demanding
decline Lernen beginnen		(formal) refuse usu an invitation or offer (to decline an invitation to a banquet)
renounce Lernen beginnen		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb He renounced his former business partners.
deny Lernen beginnen		to say that sth is not true
reject Lernen beginnen		to refuse sb's application or invitation
take (sb) aback Lernen beginnen		(informal, usu passive) to surprise or mildly shock sb I was taken aback by his behaviour.
astound Lernen beginnen		(usu passive) surprise or shock sb usu in a negative way, so they are unable to think She was astounded by the news of the crash.
amaze Lernen beginnen		surprise sb (usu in a positive way) He was amazed by her intelligence.
surprise Lernen beginnen		to create a feeling caused by sth unexpected
(be) flabbergasted Lernen beginnen		(to be) extremely surprised by sth
grumble Lernen beginnen		to find fault continually and in an ineffective, bad-tempered way over trivial things (old men grumbling about youth today); sound of thunder or a hungry stomach
pester Lernen beginnen		to annoy sb esp with repeated requests for sth A colleague has been pestering her for money.
whine Lernen beginnen		(usu of children) to complain in an annoying way and in a high-pitched voice
complain Lernen beginnen		to find fault, to make one's grievances known officially or unofficially
object Lernen beginnen		express your dislike or disapproval of sth
nag Lernen beginnen		to keep asking sb to do sth they have not done yet or do not want to do She never stops nagging him about staying out late.
scam Lernen beginnen		an illegal trick usu aiming at getting money from people or avoiding paying tax (an insurance scam)
snare Lernen beginnen		a trap intended usu to catch an animal (a rabbit- snare)
gimmick Lernen beginnen		unusual thing used in advertising to attract publicity (sales gimmick)
plot Lernen beginnen		a plan to do sth secretly (plot against the enemy)
remedy Lernen beginnen		(tr) to put right, usu of situations
emulate Lernen beginnen		(formal) to imitate sb because you admire them
fake Lernen beginnen		to make sth seem genuine although actually false
criticise Lernen beginnen		express one's disapproval of sb/sth and indicate what's wrong with them His employer criticised him for not being punctual.

CPE idioms and fixed phrases

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