B1 Idiom Neutre

Gras über etwas wachsen lassen

To let grass grow over something

Signification

To let bygones be bygones; to forget or forgive past events.

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Contexte culturel

Germans value 'Ruhe' (peace/quiet). This phrase is a tool to restore it. Similar usage, often used in a slightly more relaxed tone. Used in professional settings to signal moving on from a minor error. The phrase is universally understood as a way to end a conflict.

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Context is key

Only use this for minor conflicts.

Signification

To let bygones be bygones; to forget or forgive past events.

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Context is key

Only use this for minor conflicts.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing word.

Wir sollten Gras über die Sache wachsen ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : lassen

The idiom requires the verb 'lassen'.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Wir sollten Gras über die Sache wachsen ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : lassen

The idiom requires the verb 'lassen'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, if it's a minor mistake and you want to show you are moving forward.

Expressions liées

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Schwamm drüber

synonym

Sponge over it (wipe it clean).

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