Typisch Deutsch : Redewendungen
1. Das ist mir Wurst.
Literally: This is sausage to me.
Meaning: I don’t care
2. Nur Bahnhof verstehen.
Literally: Only understand the train station
Meaning: No idea / I don’t understand anything.
3. Jemanden die Daumen drücken
Literally: To press your thumbs for someone.
Meaning: Wishing someone good luck
4. Ich glaub’ ich spinne.
Litterally: I believe I spider
Meaning: I think am going crazy.
5. Ich bin fix und fertig
Literally: I am fixed and finished
Meaning: I am wiped out / tierd.
6. Ich habe die Nase voll
Literally: I have the nose full
Meaning: I am fed up with it.
7. Lass’ die Kirche im Dorf
Literally: Leave the church in the village
Meaning: Don’t get carried away
8. Du hast die Qual der Wahl.
Literally: You have the agony of choice
Meaning: When you have many options, its harder to choose.
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