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Phrases like "Jemandem sein Herz ausschütten" (To pour one's heart out to someone).
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Why so many idioms involve pigs ( Schwein haben ), dogs ( Auf den Hund kommen ), and cows ( Die Kuh vom Eis holen ). Phrases like "Jemandem sein Herz ausschütten" (To pour
Below is a draft for the content of a comprehensive dictionary or guide titled (German Idiomatics: Dictionary of German Figures of Speech). Table of Contents / Content Structure 1. Introduction (Einleitung) The Power of Imagery: Why German is a "pictorial" language. Below is a draft for the content of
Maritime phrases like "Alle Hebel in Bewegung setzen" (To pull out all the stops). 6. Index and Quick-Reference (Verzeichnisse)
Expressions originating from old trades, like "Blau machen" (To skip work) or "Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (To hit the nail on the head).