Meaning
To be annoyed or in a bad temper over something minor.
Cultural Background
Germans often use this to lighten the mood when someone is being difficult. The phrase is also very common in Austria, often used in the same informal way. Used similarly, though Swiss German speakers might have their own regional variants. Used frequently in everyday speech, especially among friends.
Use it as a question
It is most effective when asked as a rhetorical question to a friend.
Meaning
To be annoyed or in a bad temper over something minor.
Use it as a question
It is most effective when asked as a rhetorical question to a friend.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Mir ist eine Laus über die Leber ______.
The idiom is 'über die Leber laufen'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesMir ist eine Laus über die Leber ______.
The idiom is 'über die Leber laufen'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, if used to mock someone. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
mit dem falschen Fuß aufstehen
similarTo get up on the wrong foot.
schlechte Laune haben
synonymTo be in a bad mood.
