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German Idioms, Sayings, and Proverbs

A look at German idiomatic expressions, sayings, and proverbs. Includes English-German glossaries for this topic.
German Expressions with 'Auge' (eye)
German proverbs and idiomatic expressions using 'Auge' (eye) - with their English meanings.
jemanden auf die Palme bringen - German Expressions
German phrases and idiomatic expressions - with their English meanings.
Knoten: Getting Tied Up in Knots - in German
English 'knot' words and phrases with the German words and idiomatic expressions - often using 'Knoten' - with their English meanings.
Day Expressions in German
Expand your German vocabulary - From 'Guten Tag' to 'uebermorgen' - Day expressions in German. With self-scoring quiz.
English-German Idioms: Contents
Our start page for idioms, proverbs, and sayings in German and English.
German-English Idioms Glossary
An annotated dictionary of idioms, sayings, and proverbs in German.
English-German Idioms: Greeks Bearing Gifts
The approach to the expression "Greeks bearing gifts" is not the same in German and English.

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