Significado
To find a small fault or problem in something that is otherwise good.
Contexto cultural
Germans value 'Gründlichkeit' (thoroughness), but this idiom shows they also value social harmony. Austrians use this often in coffee house culture when discussing politics or arts.
Use it to lighten the mood
Use this phrase to gently call out someone who is being too negative.
Significado
To find a small fault or problem in something that is otherwise good.
Use it to lighten the mood
Use this phrase to gently call out someone who is being too negative.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Er muss immer ein ____ in der Suppe finden.
The idiom is 'ein Haar in der Suppe finden'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosEr muss immer ein ____ in der Suppe finden.
The idiom is 'ein Haar in der Suppe finden'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it is too informal and potentially rude.
Frases relacionadas
Haarspalterei
synonymNitpicking
Das ist Erbsenzählerei
similarCounting peas (being pedantic)
