Besser Deutsch sprechen | 20 Redewendungen für den Alltag

Hello people and welcome to a new episode. In this video we will now look at 20 important phrases that you can use every day in everyday life. Let's go! And as always before we start the video, a little homework for you. Of these 20 phrases, there are guaranteed a few that you don't know yet. And I recommend that you write a few nice example sentences in the comments below, just like I will do right now. Number 1 is to make an elephant out of a mosquito. First of all, what exactly does that mean? This is a mosquito and this is an elephant. And that means making a small problem bigger than it actually is. For example, Anne says very angry, I just don't understand why the colleague didn't finish the work again. To which Petra replies, Now don't make an elephant out of a mosquito. Maybe he just forgot. The next is to paint the devil on the wall. That means being very pessimistic. For example, Lisa says, I'm really afraid that we could lose our job because of the pandemic. To which Tom replies, You're painting the devil on the wall again. The boss said he wouldn't let any of us go. Number 3 is, one hand wipes the other. That means something like, I do you a favor and you do me a favor. For example, Marcus asks, Could you do me a favor and go with my dog next week? I have to go on a business trip. Sarah says, Sure, no problem, but then you go shopping for me next week. Then Marcus says, Of course, one hand wipes the other. Number 4 is, to be in the seventh heaven. That means as much as being overjoyed, mostly in combination with love, i.e. romantic love. For example, Julia asks, How was your date yesterday? Sophie replies, I'm in the seventh heaven. He did everything I would expect from a perfect date. Number 5 is, that's yesterday's snow. That means that is an old story or information, it is no longer relevant. Alex says, I still can't forgive you for forgetting my birthday party last year. Then Tina says, Oh, come on, that's yesterday's snow. I've apologized to you several times. Let's look ahead, please. Then we have, One should not praise the day before the evening. That means you shouldn't be happy too early. The result is not yet known. Eric says, I think we've almost won the football game. Just look at the halftime stand. For example, it is already 3 or 4 to 0. Then Tim says, Well, you shouldn't praise the day before the evening. There are still 45 minutes to play and anything can happen. Then we have, That is just a drop on the hot stone. That means as much as, That hardly helps, the problem is much bigger. For example, Eva says, The boss donated 100 euros to the aid organization. Then Max says, That's just a drop on the hot stone, but of course better than nothing. So that means the 100 euros won't solve the big problem. Then we have number 8, Look over the edge of the plate. That means about as much as being open to new things to develop further. Laura says, I'm thinking about taking a semester abroad. Then Jan says, That's a great idea to look over the edge of the plate, never hurts. Of course, you make a lot of important experiences abroad, which you might not do at home, that's why you develop further. Then we have, Bite the sour apple. That means as much as doing something unpleasant. So do something you don't want to do. Sour is also an adjective to describe taste, such as sweet or hot or salty or sour. Very classic are lemons, for example, sour. Anne says, I don't want to go to the dentist. Then Peter says, I understand that very well, but sometimes you just have to bite into the sour apple. Then we have, Stand up with the wrong foot. That means as much as having a bad day or just being in a bad mood. Felix says, The boss is totally in a bad mood today. Then Sarah says, Yes, he probably stood up with the wrong foot. Then we have, Hide under a blanket. That means as much as working together secretly or talking to each other. Lena says, Have you heard? The politicians and the bigwigs are under a blanket. That means they work together secretly, but don't want anyone else to know. Then Mario says, Yes, I know and I'm very worried. Number twelve is, The chickens are laughing. That means as much as something is absurd or ridiculous. Chris says, I will be a professional piano player in three days. Then Lisa says, The chickens are laughing. That takes a lot more time. Number thirteen is, Hit the nail on the head. That means exactly the right thing to say or do. Frank says, The problem is that we don't communicate enough. Julia answers, You hit the nail on the head. We absolutely have to change that. Then another phrase with nail, Namely, hang something on the nail. That means giving up or ending something. Sarah says, I think I'll quit my job. Then Tom asks, Are you sure you really want to hang your career on the nail? Then we have, Like the fist on the eye. And even if that's a little weird, that means something fits perfectly together. Tim says, These jeans fit like the fist on the eye to your new shirt. Then Mark says, Thank you very much. I also think they fit perfectly. Then we have, Leave the church in the village. That means as much as, Don't exaggerate or stay realistic. Emma says, If we start this advertising campaign, we will definitely become billionaires. Then Oliver says, Leave the church in the village. We have to see how it gets to the customers first. That means as much as what effect it has on the customers. Then we have, Bring something to the point. That means expressing something clearly and clearly. Nadine says, I just don't understand the math problem. Then Paul says, Let me get to the point. You have to add both sides of the equation. Then we have, Get out of the dust. That means as much as, Disappear quickly or flee. Marie asks, Where did Thomas suddenly go? Alex says, He got out of the dust when he heard that we want to clean now. The penultimate is, The fifth wheel in the wheelbarrow. That means as much as being superfluous. Lisa says, I feel somehow superfluous in the group. Then Laura replies, You shouldn't think you're the fifth wheel in the wheelbarrow. Everyone in the group is important. And then we come to the last one and that is, Everything in butter. What does that mean? Everything is okay. Simon asks, Is everything okay with the presentation? Then Petra says, Yes, everything in butter. We are well prepared. So guys and you know how it is with my videos. You should now of course write a few nice examples in the comments below. It's best if you write small dialogues like I did. I'll look at them again and correct your mistakes for you. So it's best to click on pause now, go down to the comments and write three to five nice examples. Well guys, otherwise I hope, of course, as always, that you liked the video and that it helps you learn German. And you know, of course, we'll see you again soon with a new video. Take care guys, bye.