Signification
To be extremely tired or exhausted.
Contexte culturel
Germans value hard work, but they also have a strong culture of complaining about work stress. This phrase is a socially acceptable way to vent. Similar to Germany, Austrians use this phrase frequently in casual settings to express exhaustion. Swiss German speakers also understand and use this phrase, though they might sometimes use local variations. While the phrase is German, the concept of 'burnout' is global, and expats in Germany often learn this phrase quickly to fit in.
Use it with 'wir'
It's great for team solidarity. 'Wir gehen alle auf dem Zahnfleisch' shows you are in it together.
Don't use with superiors
Keep it for friends. Your boss might think you are complaining too much.
Signification
To be extremely tired or exhausted.
Use it with 'wir'
It's great for team solidarity. 'Wir gehen alle auf dem Zahnfleisch' shows you are in it together.
Don't use with superiors
Keep it for friends. Your boss might think you are complaining too much.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing part of the idiom.
Nach der langen Woche gehe ich auf dem __________.
The idiom is 'auf dem Zahnfleisch gehen'.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best sentence.
The first option is the only one with correct grammar and usage.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Du siehst müde aus.' B: 'Ja, __________.'
The context of being tired matches the idiom.
Match the situation to the feeling.
You worked 14 hours today. How do you feel?
14 hours of work leads to extreme exhaustion.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNach der langen Woche gehe ich auf dem __________.
The idiom is 'auf dem Zahnfleisch gehen'.
Choose the best sentence.
The first option is the only one with correct grammar and usage.
A: 'Du siehst müde aus.' B: 'Ja, __________.'
The context of being tired matches the idiom.
You worked 14 hours today. How do you feel?
14 hours of work leads to extreme exhaustion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's only for exhaustion.
No, it's informal but not rude.
No, always singular.
Yes, very common.
It can imply lack of resources, but usually means energy.
Only to a close friend.
Voller Energie sein.
Yes.
It's better to use 'gehen'.
tsahn-fly-sh.
Expressions liées
Am Ende sein
synonymTo be at the end
Aus dem letzten Loch pfeifen
similarTo whistle from the last hole
Völlig fertig sein
synonymTo be completely finished
Keinen Saft mehr haben
similarTo have no juice left
