→ 1 - 25 → Start Learning / Download MP3 Flashcards

Question		Answer
as quick as lightning Meaning: very fast start learning		Abgehen wie Schmidts Katze Literally: to go off like Smith's cat
to be broke Meaning: having completely run out of money start learning		am Hungertuch nagen Literally: to gnaw on the hunger cloth
to get into hot water Meaning: to be in or get into a difficult situation start learning		In des Teufels Küche sein Literally: To be in the devil's kitchen
to let sleeping dogs lie Meaning: to warn someone that they should not talk about a bad situation that most people have forgotten about start learning		Stochere nicht im Bienenstock Literally: Don't poke around in the beehive
to buy a pig in a poke Meaning: something is sold or bought without the buyer knowing its true nature or value start learning		Die Katze im Sack kaufen Literally: To buy a cat in a sack
back of beyond Meaning: in the middle of nowhere start learning		Wo sich Fuchs und Hase gute Nacht sagen. Literally: Where fox and hare say goodnight to one another
to go for broke Meaning: to risk everything in the hope of having great success start learning		Alles auf eine Karte setzen Literally: to place everything on one card

+18 flashcards
The lesson is part of the course
"200 German idioms and expressions"
(total 200 flashcards)

Try the course for free

1 - 25