B1 Idiom Neutral

das Nachsehen haben

to be left empty-handed

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Meaning

To suffer a disadvantage or loss while others benefit.

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Cultural Background

Used in business to show professional disappointment. Similar usage, often used in political commentary. Used in formal contexts regarding market competition. Often used in casual conversation about sports.

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Grammar Tip

Always use 'haben' with this idiom.

Meaning

To suffer a disadvantage or loss while others benefit.

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Grammar Tip

Always use 'haben' with this idiom.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Wer zu spät kommt, ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hat das Nachsehen

The idiom is 'das Nachsehen haben'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Wer zu spät kommt, ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hat das Nachsehen

The idiom is 'das Nachsehen haben'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very common in sports.

Related Phrases

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leer ausgehen

synonym

to go away empty

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