Englische Redewendungen

“Drive someone up the wall”

To make someone very annoyed or angry.

“Come rain or shine”

No matter what happens.

“Leave no stone unturned”

To try every possible way to achieve something.

“Feel your way”

To proceed carefully without full knowledge.

“Cross paths”

To meet someone by chance.

“Bear fruit”

To produce good results.

“Miss the mark”

To fail to achieve the intended result.

“Give the green light”

To approve or allow something to begin.

“Fair and square”

Honestly and according to the rules.

“Back to square one”

To start again from the beginning after failing.

“Fit as a fiddle”

Very healthy and strong.

“Give it your best shot”

To try as hard as you can.

“All over the place”

Disorganized or scattered.

“Get off on the wrong foot”

To start a relationship or activity badly.

“Fly off the handle”

To suddenly become very angry.

“When it rains, it pours”

Problems often happen all at once.

“Be on the safe side”

To avoid risk by being careful.

“Ahead of the curve”

More advanced than others.

“The ball is rolling”

Something has started and is now progressing.

“An old hand”

A person with a lot of experience in something.

“Go in circles”

To make no progress while repeating the same ideas or actions.

“Touch base”

To make brief contact or communicate with someone.

“Give someone the benefit of the doubt”

To believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.

“Call the tune”

To control what happens.