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Lernen beginnen

Frage		Antworten
To do something pointless or insignificant that will soon be overtaken by events, or that contributes nothing to the solution of a current problem. Lernen beginnen		shuffling the deckchairs in the Titanic
to make the grade Lernen beginnen		to perform well enough to succeed in something
to bite the bullet Lernen beginnen		to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situation: I hate going to the dentist, but I'll just have to bite the bullet.
to hit the hay/sack Lernen beginnen		to go to bed in order to sleep: I have a busy day tomorrow, so I think I'll hit the sack
to hit the nail on the head Lernen beginnen		to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem: I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of confidence.
to burn the midnight oil Lernen beginnen		to work late into the night

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