Supernützliche Redewendungen (Deutsch B2-C1)

Today at Deutsch Plus we're talking about idioms that are truly common in everyday speech. occur and are therefore naturally particularly useful for you. We're not wasting any time either; we're jumping straight into the first idiom. the one that is probably the easiest to understand of all. Here we go! I mean this expression: to get something on its feet. Anyone who sets something in motion needs an idea, initiative, and drive. To get something off the ground means to create something new, to bring a project into reality to implement, to organize something, to initiate something, or to set something up. The point, then, is to set something in motion and implement it actively. You can "get on your feet" with, for example, a program, a project, or an event. Here are a few example sentences. During the coronavirus pandemic, the language school quickly set up online courses. The festival has thrilled the visitors. Incredible what the organizers have managed to put together. The association organized three protest actions last year. We continue with the shorter pulls. This expression is old, but it is still frequently used. It originates from a historical lottery procedure. Back then, decisions or legal questions were often resolved by drawing different The small stick is solved. And whoever had the shorter path had lost. I'll show you this once using toothpicks. Being shorter means being at a disadvantage compared to someone, having drawbacks have or lose in general. It also means losing in a dispute and sometimes just having bad luck. Here are a few example sentences. Alia got the short end of the stick when it came to dividing the work. She had to carry out the most unpleasant tasks. Dana came off worse in the argument. Your colleague simply had the better arguments. Compared to the competition, the company has come out on the short end. The others were simply faster with the market launch of the new products. Next, we will look at the expression "not to be dismissed." Something that cannot be dismissed is something that cannot be easily brushed aside with a Wipe away with a wave of the hand. That means something cannot be ignored or denied. The expression therefore means that something is so obvious or convincing that one must be acknowledged. We use this expression whenever a fact or an argument is so strong, that one actually doesn't need to discuss it. Let's look at a few examples, and then it will become completely clear. There is no denying that we should protect our skin from excessive sunlight. must The pay gap between men and women is undeniable. With so many complaints, it cannot be denied that we need to improve customer service. must improve. We are now coming to something to bring onto the stage. No, this isn't about carrying an object across a stage—you've got that wrong you must have thought of it yourself, but with this expression, just like with the others, regarding the transferred meaning. The expression originates from the theater world. When a performance was brought to the stage, it went smoothly and without Problems, without incidents. Applied to our everyday lives, this therefore means accomplishing something well, quickly, and successfully. It also means successfully completing a task or undertaking, doing something effortlessly. carry out Here are some examples. She was very nervous, but she delivered her speech confidently. Although we had so little time for preparation, we managed the event well. brought to the stage. He quickly got his apartment sale over with. We continue with an idiom that is relatively new, namely something on the umbrella have. With "Schirm" is meant a screen or a radar. The expression thus originates from the time when these devices had already played a role for some time. played in our everyday lives. Perhaps you can already guess what it means after this brief contextualization. If someone has something on their screen, they see something on a display. To transfer means, then, to keep something in mind, to think about something, in the sense of something Do not forget to take something into account, be aware of something, sometimes also something observe. Here are a few examples. Are you aware of the appointment tomorrow? So, are you aware that you have an appointment tomorrow? I hadn't realized that tomorrow is a holiday. Hooray! I hope you've got it in mind that we'll be starting earlier tomorrow. And one more thing. These additional costs had nobody on their radar. We continue with an idiom that is also very frequently used in a wide variety of contexts. appears in connection. To be left behind. Something that remains on the track stays behind because it does not receive the necessary attention. gets, because it is neglected. Sometimes the expression also means that something does not receive enough support, something is disadvantaged. The expression can also refer to people; someone can be left behind on the journey. stay I will now show you various example sentences, in which both abstract and concrete elements are involved. Things, as well as people. Their relationship fell apart due to job-related stress. When a boss pays attention only to the numbers, employees are left behind. Those who are not loud do not get ahead and fall behind. We are now coming to the idiom "to take something lightly." You might best remember the meaning of this expression if you Take it easy, stay focused. To take something lightly means to not take it seriously enough or to treat something casually to handle too loosely The expression often also means to underestimate a danger or regard something as unimportant. what actually requires special care or attention. Now we will look at a few different examples using this expression, then It becomes clear in which contexts it fits. He took the exam lightly and failed. We shouldn't take the storm warning lightly. Sven takes his health lightly; he would be better off listening to the doctor. We'll definitely keep putting off something for later. To put something off means to delay it, rather than dealing with it promptly. Delay it slightly. Consciously not immediately take care of something, but also postpone it later, often unnecessarily for a long time. One can also say to put something off. Typically, these are unpleasant tasks that we keep putting off. Here are a few examples. Every year I put off my tax return. The government has postponed important reforms. Anna put off the salary negotiation indefinitely. She had been annoyed for a long time about her low salary. Now you have learned some useful expressions or reviewed them. In the new Deutschplus newsletter, you can practice them directly, and you can also download additional materials. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask me in the comments below. And of course, I hope you'll also be here for the next video on Deutschplus. See you then. Bye.