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Lernen beginnen

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to stick by something/someone Lernen beginnen		to continue to support something or someone, especially in a difficult situation We must stick by our decision. He stuck by his earlier statements and never changed his story.
to cave in Lernen beginnen		If you cave in, you suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people put pressure on you to stop. At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached.
to cross over Lernen beginnen		1) to change from one activity or style to another 2) to become popular with a new group of people 1) Charles crossed over from blues to gospel. 2) The group's traditional black soul sound has crossed over to white audiences.
to swear by Lernen beginnen		to have or express great confidence in the use, value, or effectiveness of something Iris swears by her yoga.
to buoy up Lernen beginnen		1) to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation, 2) to support something and make it more successful 1) She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her. 2) House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.
to stick up for sb / sth Lernen beginnen		to support or defend someone or something, especially when that person or thing is being criticized I can stick up for myself. It's sweet the way he sticks up for his little brother.
run rings/circles around someone Lernen beginnen		If someone runs rings/circles around you, they are very much better, faster, or more successful at something than you are Our girls' hockey team have run rings around all their opponents this year.
off the wall Lernen beginnen		surprising and unusual an off-the-wall joke; off-the-wall leisure pursuits
cut and thrust Lernen beginnen		the lively and exciting quality of an activity in which people compete or argue with each other She enjoys the cut and thrust of party politics.

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