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to square the circle Meaning: to do something that is considered to be impossible start learning		die Quadratur des Kreises suchen Literally: to search for the square of the circle
to have a screw loose Meaning: to behave in a strange way and seem slightly mentally ill start learning		ein Rad ab haben Literally: to have a wheel off
to put the cart before the horse Meaning: to do things in the wrong order start learning		das Pferd von hinten aufzäumen Literally: to bridle the horse from behind
to go bust Meaning: to go broke start learning		pleitegehen Literally: to go bankrupt
to be a chatterbox Meaning: a person who likes to chatter start learning		eine Plaudertasche sein Literally: to be a chatter bag
to stand up to someone Meaning: to defend yourself against a powerful person or organization when they treat you unfairly start learning		jemandem Paroli bieten Literally: to offer someone paroli
to have a cushy number Meaning: to have an easy job that doesn't require much effort start learning		eine ruhige Kugel schieben Literally: to push a calm ball

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