To chew the fat

To chew the fat   I do NOT own a smartphone and this picture above is just one of the many reasons why I don’t. NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and...

N. I. M. B. Y. Not in my backyard

N. I. M. B. Y. Not in my backyard NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen: Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Ich esse einmal pro Woche eine Banane. Ja, Ich brauche zwei Gurken. Meine Frau...

A Busman’s Holiday

A Busman’s Holiday NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text into English: Übersetzen: Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Möchtest du eine Orange oder rein Eis? Du bist im Supermarkt, kannst du eine Orange...

If push comes to shove

If push comes to shove Meaning – when one must commit oneself to an action or decision. “When push came to shove, we will always stand up for liberty and freedom of our children.” The literal meaning of “when push comes to shove” is when...

To talk the hind legs off a donkey

To talk the hind legs off a donkey To talk the hind legs off a donkey NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen: Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Wie viele zimmer hat das Schloss? Wieso ist es...

To make a mountain out of a molehill

To make a mountain out of a molehill NOTE: This is a very common phrase in English.   NOTE: These men were employed to go to people’s houses and wake them up so that they would not be late for work.   NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the...