Tuesday, April 8, 2014

German Expression for the Phrase to Bawl Somebody Out

The German expression: Jemanden zur Schnecke machen - means in English: To wail someone out, to scold a person, to punish an individual, to bitch an individual out

German Expression for the Phrase to Bawl Somebody Out


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Thursday, April 3, 2014

German Expression for English Term to Teach Someone Manners

The German term: Jemandem die Ohren lang ziehen - This means in English: To rebuke someone, to reprimand somebody, to teach someone manners - Actual translation: To pull someone by the ears. Often used related to children, but in a figurative sense with adults. 

German Expression for English Term to Teach Someone Manners


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