B2 Expression Neutre

in die Länge ziehen

Prolong, drag out

Signification

To make something last longer than necessary, often delaying a conclusion.

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Contexte culturel

Germans value time efficiency; this phrase is a common critique.

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Use it as a critique

It's a great way to politely but firmly tell someone to stop wasting time.

Signification

To make something last longer than necessary, often delaying a conclusion.

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Use it as a critique

It's a great way to politely but firmly tell someone to stop wasting time.

Teste-toi

Fill in the correct verb form.

Warum musst du das Gespräch immer so in die Länge ___?

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

The infinitive is required after 'in die Länge'.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the correct verb form. Fill Blank B1

Warum musst du das Gespräch immer so in die Länge ___?

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

The infinitive is required after 'in die Länge'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Only if you are talking about stretching them. For time, it's always metaphorical.

Expressions liées

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auf die lange Bank schieben

similar

to procrastinate

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