Englische Redewendungen

“Beat around the bush”

To avoid saying something directly.

“Make ends meet”

To manage financially; have enough money to live.

“The tip of the iceberg”

A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.

“It’s not rocket science”

It’s not very complicated.

“On the same page”

Agreeing and understanding the same thing.

“Through thick and thin”

In good and bad times.

“In hot water”

In trouble.

“No pain, no gain”

You must work hard to achieve success.

“In the same boat”

In the same situation as others.

“Bend over backwards”

To try very hard to help or please someone.

“Cry over spilled milk”

To be upset about something that cannot be changed.

“Take the bull by the horns”

To face a problem directly.

“Go the extra mile”

To make extra effort.

“At the drop of a hat”

Immediately; without hesitation.

“Cross that bridge when you come to it”

Deal with a problem when it happens, not before.

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”

Don’t judge by appearance.

“Burn bridges”

To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.

“Put your money where your mouth is”

To support your words with actions.

“Let sleeping dogs lie”

Don’t bring up old problems.

“Keep your chin up”

Stay positive in a difficult situation.

“Burn out”

To become exhausted from too much work or stress.

“Throw in the towel”

To give up.

“Break the bank”

To cost too much money.

“Make a long story short”

To summarize briefly.