A1 Idiom Neutral

Aus allen Wolken fallen.

To be utterly surprised.

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Meaning

To be completely shocked or taken aback by something unexpected.

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Cultural Background

Germans value honesty. This phrase is used when the truth is revealed. Similar usage to Germany, often used in casual conversation.

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Use the past tense

This phrase is almost always used in the past tense because the shock has already happened.

Meaning

To be completely shocked or taken aback by something unexpected.

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Use the past tense

This phrase is almost always used in the past tense because the shock has already happened.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

Ich bin aus _____ Wolken gefallen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: allen

The idiom is fixed as 'aus allen Wolken'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Ich bin aus _____ Wolken gefallen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: allen

The idiom is fixed as 'aus allen Wolken'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Usually no. It is reserved for shocking, often negative or confusing news.

Related Phrases

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Vom Hocker fallen

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To be very surprised

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