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| be based on [sth] v expr | (be founded on [sth]) | auf [etw] basieren Präp + Vi |
| | | an [etw] angelehnt sein VP |
| | His political ideas are based on his conservative beliefs.Ideally, your decision should be based upon sound reasoning. |
| | Seine politische Gedanken basieren auf seinen konservativen Einstellungen.Im Idealfall sollte deine Entscheidung auf einer vernünftigen Begründung basieren. |
be based on [sth],
be based upon [sth] v expr | (be adapted from [sth]) | auf [etw] beruhen Präp + Vi |
| | | auf [etw] basieren Präp + Vi |
| | Many movies are based on true stories. |
| | The play is based on the novel of the same name. |
| | Viele Filmen beruhen auf wahren Begebenheiten. |
| | Das Stück basiert auf dem Roman mit demselben Titel. |
| be carried on v expr | (be continued or perpetuated) | übernommen werden V Part Perf + Hv |
| | | weitergeführt werden V Part Perf + Hv |
| | After all these years, the business is still being carried on by the founder's great-great-grandson. |
| be on a roll v expr | figurative, informal (experience a run of success) | einen guten Lauf haben Rdw |
| | | eine Glückssträhne haben VP |
| | I think I'll strip the wallpaper from another wall before bedtime; I'm on a roll! |
| be on borrowed time n | figurative (uncertain time period) | auf geborgte Zeit Rdw |
| | | für eine ungewisse Zeit Rdw |
| | | nicht genau wissen wie lange Rdw |
| | With all the budget cuts we're experiencing, there's no doubt this project is on borrowed time; it's going to get shut down any day now. |
| be on the rag v expr | vulgar, informal, US (menstruating) | seine Tage haben Rdw |
| | | die rote Woche haben Rdw |
| be bent on [sth] vtr | (be determined about [sth]) | entschlossen sein für etwas VP |
| be down on [sth/sb] v expr | informal (dislike) | jmdn nicht mögen Adv + Vt |
| | | jmdn nicht leiden können VP |
| | (informell) | jmdn nicht ausstehen können, jmdn nicht abkönnen VP |
| | Why are you so down on James? He has never done anything to hurt you. |
| be hard on [sb] adj | (treat [sb] harshly, sternly) | streng mit jemandem sein VP |
| | | konsequent mit jemandem sein VP |
| | | bestimmt mit jemandem sein VP |
| | My parents were hard on me when I was growing up. |
| be hooked on [sth] adj + prep | figurative, slang (on drug: addicted to) | -süchtig Suffix |
| | (Slang) | auf etwas sein Rdw |
| | Dan suffers from heart problems because he is hooked on cocaine. |
| | Dan leidet unter Herzproblemen, denn er er Kokainsüchtig. |
| be hooked on [sth/sb] adj + prep | figurative, slang (on hobby, etc.: keen on) | süchtig nach [etw] sein VP |
| | (Slang) | auf etwas sein Rdw |
| | I'm hooked on that new detective series. |
| | Ich bin süchtig nach der neuen Krimiserie. |
| be light on [sth] v expr | (lack, not have much) | wenig von [etw] haben Rdw |
| | | nicht viel von [etw] haben Rdw |
| | | [etw] fehlt an [etw] V Part Perf + Präp |
| be lost on [sb/sth] v expr | (not be understandable by [sb/sth]) | für jmdn/[etw] nicht verständlich sein Rdw |
| | | von jmdm/[etw] nicht verstanden werden Rdw |
| | The teacher did his best, but it was clear that his explanations were lost on the class. |
| be low on [sth] v expr | (lacking in [sth]) (umgangssprachlich) | ausgehen Vi, sepa |
| | (ugs: Finanzen) | knapp bei Kasse Rdw |
| | | wenig von [etw] Rdw |
| | | kaum noch Adv + Adv |
| | We are low on toilet paper. |
| | Uns geht das Klopapier aus. |
be on to [sth],
be onto [sth] v expr | informal (have: a promising idea) | eine Idee haben VP |
| | Open a crèche in the office? You could be on to a good idea there. |
be on to [sb],
be onto [sb] v expr | informal (suspect [sb]'s secret) | es auf jmdn abgesehen haben VP |
| | The thief knew the police were on to him, so he was trying to keep a low profile. |
| | Der Dieb wusste, dass die Polizei es auf ihn abgesehen hat, also versuchte er, sich so bedeckt wie möglich zu halten. |
| be on a diet v expr | (following weight-loss regime) | auf Diät Präp + Nf |
| | | eine Diät machen Rdw |
| | I'm on a diet, so don't tempt me with chocolate. |
| be on a diet v expr | (following eating plan) | auf Diät Präp + Nf |
| | | auf eine bestimmte Ernährung achten Rdw |
| | Due to the diabetes, he's on a sugar free diet. |
| be on duty v expr | (be working) | arbeiten müssen Vi + Hv |
| | | im Dienst sein Rdw |
| | I can't go to the party since I am on duty all weekend. |
| be on familiar terms v expr | (be intimate) | miteinander vertraut sein VP |
| | I know of her, but she and I aren't on familiar terms. |
| be on fire v expr | (burning) | brennen Vi |
| | | in Flammen stehen Rdw |
| | The car was on fire for about two hours. |
| | Das Auto brannte für zirka zwei Stunden. |
| be on fire v expr | figurative, slang (performing well) | sich gut machen VP |
| | | gut drauf sein VP |
| | | einen guten Tag haben VP |
| | Sharon has answered every question correctly so far; she's on fire today! |
| | Sharon hat soweit jede Frage richtig beantwortet; sie macht sich heute echt gut! |
| be on hand v expr | (be usefully near) (ugs) | auf Lager Präp + Nn |
| | (allg) | vorrätig Adj |
| | (ugs) | in der Nähe Rdw |
| be on speaking terms v expr | (have an amicable relationship) | wieder miteinander reden VP |
| | We're finally on speaking terms again after not talking for two weeks. |
| be on speaking terms v expr | (be acquainted) | sich unterhalten Vr, sepa |
| | | miteinander sprechen Adv + Vi |
| | We're just beyond being nodding acquaintances: we're on speaking terms now. |
| be on tap for [sth] expr | US, figurative, informal (scheduled to take place) | geplant sein V Part Perf + Vi |
| be on the hunt for [sth/sb] v expr | (look for [sth], [sb]) | auf der Suche nach jemandem sein VP |
| | | nach jemandem suchen Präp + Vi |
| | My cat is always on the hunt for mice and birds. |
| be on the line v expr | figurative, informal (be at risk) | auf dem Spiel stehen Rdw |
| | | in Gefahr Präp + Nf |
| | | gefährdet Adj |
| | Steven is anxious because if the company makes a loss this year, his job is on the line. |
| be on the lookout for [sb] v expr | (be trying to find) | auf der Suche nach jmdm sein VP |
| | (Polizei) | nach jmdm fahnden Präp + Vi |
| | | nach jmdm suchen Präp + Vi |
| | The police are on the lookout for a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison. |
| be on the lookout for [sth] v expr | (be alert to the possibility of) | auf der Suche nach [etw] sein VP |
| | | Ausschau nach [etw] halten Rdw |
| | (übertragen) | ein Auge nach [etw] offen halten Rdw |
| | Beth is always on the lookout for bargains at the supermarket. |
| be on the tip of your tongue expr | figurative (answer, etc.: hard to recall) | auf der Zunge liegen Rdw |
feel on top of the world,
be on top of the world expr | figurative (be very happy) | der glücklichste Mensch der Welt sein Rdw |
| | | Bäume ausreißen können Rdw |
| | | überglücklich sein Adj + Vi |
| | The day his daughter was born, the new father felt on top of the world. |
be on your honor to do [sth] (US),
be on your honour to do [sth] (UK) v expr | (promise to do [sth]) | versprechen etwas zu tun VP |
| be on your toes v expr | figurative, informal (be alert) | aufmerksam, wachsam Adj |
| | This is an important meeting, so I need everyone to be on their toes. |
| be on your way v expr | (be traveling) | auf dem Weg sein VP |
| | | unterwegs sein Adv + Vi |
| | Tim's on his way, and will be here soon. |
| be on your way to [sth] v expr | (be traveling to a place) | auf dem Weg nach etwas sein VP |
| | | unterwegs nach etwas sein VP |
| | Rachel is on her way to Oxford to attend a business meeting. |
| be on your way to doing [sth] v expr | (make progress towards [sth]) | dabei sein etwas zu tun VP |
| | The research team is on its way to completing the first stage of the project. |
| be on your way v expr | informal (leave) | gehen Vi |
| | | sich auf den Weg machen Rdw |
| | "It's late," Mia told Joe; "you'd better be on your way." |
be one up on [sb],
be one-up on [sb] v expr | informal (have an advantage over [sb]) | jmdm gegenüber einen Vorteil haben VP |
| be on probation v expr | (law: in release period) | auf Bewährung sein VP |
| | The felon will be on probation for one year following release. |
| be on probation v expr | (work: be in a trial period) | in der Probezeit sein VP |
| | I am still on probation for another two weeks at work. |
be on the qt,
be on the q.t. v expr | UK, informal (be a secret) | geheim Adj |
| | | unter der Hand Rdw |
| | | heimlich Adj |
| | Right now, it's on the q.t., so only a few people know about it. |
| be short on [sth] v expr | informal (short of: not enough) | nicht genug Adv + Adj |
| | We're short on printer ink. |
| | Wir haben nicht genug Druckertinte. |
| be sweet on [sb] v expr | informal (be romantically interested in [sb]) (ugs) | in jemanden verschossen sein, in jemanden verknallt sein Rdw |
be to hand,
be on hand v expr | (within easy reach) | zu Hand Präp + Nf |
| | | in der Nähe Rdw |
| | I'm not fussy about books; I'll read anything that's to hand. |
turned on,
be + turned on adj | (device: on) | an Präp |
| | | angeschaltet V Part Perf |
| | | eingeschaltet V Part Perf |
| | Of course the printer isn't working - it's not turned on, you idiot! |
turned on,
be + turned on adj | figurative, slang (sexually excited) (Slang) | geil Adj |
| | | scharf Adj |
| | Gerald admitted to being turned on when he saw Marina in her nurse's uniform. |
walk on thin ice,
skate on thin ice,
be on thin ice v expr | figurative (take a risk) | sich auf dünnem Eis befinden Rdw |
| Anmerkung: Commonly used in the continuous |
| | You're walking on thin ice if you keep insulting Katie. |