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To tighten the thumb screws, i.e., to firmly secure the screws that are positioned for thumb operation. Used in technical instructions when a tool or component needs the thumb screws tightened for safety.
Die Daumenschrauben anziehen
to keep someone occupied or busy in order to distract them or prevent boredom
; auf Trab halten
To loosen standards or become less strict; to lower demands.
Hosen runterlassen
To avoid or shirk a task or responsibility, often by giving an excuse, without confronting it directly.
Die Nase ausstehen
because of, due to, on account of (introducing a cause)
Aufgrund von
Considers the aspect or circumstances of a situation
In Anbetracht der
Indicates an alternative action to be taken instead of another one.
Anstatt; zu tun
Introducing a topic or context, indicating the aspect being considered
Im Hinblick auf
Indicates that two elements or concepts are combined together to achieve a better effect.
In Kombination mit
Indicating that something is being taken into account
Unter Berücksichtigung von
Indicates the cause or reason for something, typically used in formal or written contexts.
Infolge von
In connection with an event or occasion
Anlässlich von
Regarding or concerning something; used to introduce a perspective or focus.
Mit Blick auf
to act without regard to (something); to ignore a factor or consequence
Ohne Rücksicht auf
Used to suggest or indicate an alternative, replacing something with something else.
Anstelle von
Refers to a previously mentioned point or statement in the conversation or text.
In Anknüpfung an
A formal phrase used to introduce a consideration or reason relevant to a decision or statement.
In Achtung vor
The phrase is used to indicate that something is being taken into account or considered.
In Abwägung von
Indicates a connection or relationship between two things; used to show context or association.
In Verbindung mit
It indicates that something is considered over a long period of time or in the long term.
auf die Dauer
Indicates that something is ultimately the case or happens, regardless of previous discussion or concerns. Used to give a conclusion or final assessment.
im Endeffekt
Describes a complete or thorough examination or inspection of something.
von oben bis unten
A phrase used to stress that something is unimportant or irrelevant and does not address the main issue.
das ist nicht der Punkt
Expression that introduces a fundamental or general statement; used to emphasize the core or basis of a topic.
im Grunde genommen
Used to restate or clarify a previous statement in other words
Mit anderen Worten
In all seriousness; to emphasize that something is very important.
Ganz im Ernst
Indicates that an expected or important event is about to happen, often after a period of waiting.
Es ist so weit
Used to acknowledge that each person has their own way of doing something.
jeder auf seine Weise
It’s the main point or what matters most
Das ist die Hauptsache
Used in playful or lighthearted contexts to indicate that a statement is not meant seriously.
Im Scherz
Describes a situation or idea that appears completely unrealistic or impossible.
Wie aus der Luft gegriffen
Describes that something or someone is left behind or neglected in the course of a process or activity.
Auf der Strecke bleiben
Introduces the worst aspect of a situation, typically followed by a dass‑clause.
Das Schlimmste ist
Refers to the act of breastfeeding; used to describe something happening during nursing.
Im Stillen
I have to be honest, used to preface an honest or potentially uncomfortable statement.
Ich muss ehrlich sein
Expression of disbelief or rejection of a statement
Das glaube ich nicht
Expresses that something is obviously absurd or unreasonable, showing strong rejection or disbelief.
Das ist einfach lächerlich
A formal way to disagree or correct someone by stating that a decision is not theirs.
Mit Verlaub, aber das ist nicht; Entscheidung
Acknowledging someone's point but indicating that it is not the central issue.
Du hast ; recht, aber das ist nicht der ;
Indicates that the current moment is not suitable for proposing the idea.
Vielleicht ist das nicht der richtige; für diesen
It means that something cannot be simply ignored; it is used to stress that a topic, problem, or situation is important and must be taken into account.
Das kann man so nicht einfach ignorieren
Indicates that someone is mistaken if they think something is acceptable.
Sie täuschen sich, wenn sie glauben, dass ;
Expression of politeness combined with a firm rejection of an unacceptable situation.
Mit aller gebotenen Höflichkeit, aber das ist;
It means that something is extremely bad, unacceptable, or of the lowest quality. It is used to express strong disapproval or outrage.
Das ist; unterste Schublade
A very polite and indirect way to point out an error, inconsistency, or flaw in a statement or argument without attacking directly.
Ich möchte höflich darauf hinweisen, dass
This expression means that one should not overlook, tolerate, or let a wrongdoing, injustice, or undesirable action go unaddressed.
; sollte man nicht einfach so durchgehen lassen
to feel annoyed or upset about something
sich ärgern
indicates that two or more people have reached a shared opinion
sich einig sein
Being present or staying in a foreign country.
im Ausland sein
It means that something makes no difference or is irrelevant.
es ist egal