Sprichwörter Flashcards

Sayings

1
Q

Lies have short legs.

A

Lügen haben kurze Beine.

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2
Q

Harm set, harm get.

A

Wer anderen eine Grube gräbt, fällt selbst hinein.

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3
Q

In for a penny, in for a pound.

A

Wer A sagt, muss auch B sagen.

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4
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No pains - no gains.

A

Ohne Fleiß kein Preis.

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5
Q

Out of sight, out of mind.

A

Aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn.

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6
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Practice makes perfect.

A

Übung macht den Meister.

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7
Q

Promises are made to be kept.

A

Was man verspricht, muss man (auch) halten.

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8
Q

Still waters run deep.

A

Stille Wasser sind tief.

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9
Q

The end justifies the means.

A

Der Zweck heiligt die Mittel.

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10
Q

I will take your silence as an answer.

A

Keine Antwort ist auch eine Antwort.

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11
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The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

A

Probieren geht über Studieren.

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12
Q

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

A

Zu viele Köche verderben den Brei.

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13
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

A

Andere Länder, andere Sitten.

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14
Q

What the eye does not see the heart cannot grieve over.

A

Was ich nicht weiß, macht mich nicht heiß.

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15
Q

Where there is a will there is a way.

A

Wo ein Wille ist, ist auch ein Weg.

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16
Q

All mouth and no trousers.

A

Große Klappe, nichts dahinter.

17
Q

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

A

Schönheit liegt im Auge des Betrachters.

18
Q

Easier said than done.

A

Das ist leichter gesagt als getan.

19
Q

First things first.

A

Eins nach dem anderen.