How long is a piece of string?

How long is a piece of string? NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Solange wir schnell sind, rennen wir. Ich mag keine Orangen aber Ich mag Apfel. Ich...

To throw a spanner in the works

To throw a spanner in the works  To throw a spanner in the works  – Steine in den Weg legen   NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Hartnäckig...

Marmite

Marmite   The Fat Cats sat around the table, and not on a doormat, to discuss how they could get fatter.   NOTE: Business English etc. can be found below the translation exercises. Translate the Text: Übersetzen Susann, Faten, Rico, Heike, Simone and Frank. Ich...

The Importance of being Jack

The Importance of being Jack Note: This is my title based on the book – film below. My title for this blog originates from a famous book/screenplay/film with the title: “The Importance of Being Ernest.” Jack Worthing, the play’s protagonist, is a pillar of the...

To be sold down the river

To be sold down the river There are two ways to read this signpost. 1.) Is that no crocodiles swim here, so it is safe; or 2.) There are crocodiles here, so do not swim.   “To be sold down the river” = means to betray someone or do something which harms them in...

a silly goose

a silly goose A “silly goose” means someone who is foolish, silly, or slightly ridiculous, but often in an endearing way. It is a mild, playful insult that can also imply someone is being a bit childish or needs to stop being nervous and get to work....