Idioms Flashcards

1
Q

It’s high time

A

Es ist höchste Eisenbahn

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2
Q

to be a stingy person

A

ein Greizkragen sein

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3
Q

to be a very unlucky person

A

ein Pechvogel sein

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4
Q

to be clueless

A

ein Brett vor dem Kopf haben

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5
Q

to be stubborn as a mule

A

stur wie ein Esel sein

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6
Q

unbelievable! [anger, irritation]

A

Ich glaube mein Schwein pfeift!
(I believe my pig whistles!)

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7
Q

to leave without a word

A

sich aus dem Staub machen

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8
Q

to be blind to what’s happening

A

Tomaten auf den Augen haben

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9
Q

to sow one’s wild oats

A

sich die Hörner abstoßen
(abstoßen - to chip off)

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10
Q

the heavy drinker

A

die Schnappsdrossel
(die Drossel - the thrush)

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11
Q

Go crazy / I think I will go insane

A

Am Rad drehen / drehe hier bald am Rad

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