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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To give up on something.
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Cultural Background
Germans value perseverance. This phrase is a standard way to encourage someone. The phrase is used identically in Austria.
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Use it for encouragement
It is a very kind way to tell someone to keep trying.
Meaning
To give up on something.
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Use it for encouragement
It is a very kind way to tell someone to keep trying.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
Wirf nicht die Flinte ins ____!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Korn
The idiom is 'die Flinte ins Korn werfen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the idiom.
Fill Blank
A1
Wirf nicht die Flinte ins ____!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Korn
The idiom is 'die Flinte ins Korn werfen'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but be careful. It's better to say 'Ich gebe nicht auf' in a very formal setting.
Related Phrases
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Aufgeben
synonymTo give up
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Den Mut verlieren
similarTo lose courage
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