flex
Aussprache: [flɛks]
Wort
Kontext: „physical activity“
(verb) to bend or stretch something, like your arm or leg. When you flex your muscles, you make them tighter and show how strong you are.
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He flexed his arm to show everyone how strong he was.
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She didn't flex her muscles during the competition, so no one saw her strength.
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Can you flex your legs like this?
Kontext: „showing off“
(verb) to show something in a way that lets others see how good or impressive it is. It's like when someone wants to show off their new shoes or a cool toy.
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She likes to flex her new phone to her friends.
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He never flexes his achievements; he prefers to stay humble.
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Why does he flex his watch at every party?
Kontext: „muscle movement“
(noun) a movement that makes a muscle tighter or stronger. Flexing can show how strong you are, especially when exercising.
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The flex of his muscles was impressive during the workout.
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The flex was not enough to lift the heavy weight.
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Did you see her flex when she lifted that box?
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