Meaning
To find a small fault or problem in something that is otherwise good.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Gründlichkeit' (thoroughness), but this idiom shows they also value social harmony. Austrians use this often in coffee house culture when discussing politics or arts.
Use it to lighten the mood
Use this phrase to gently call out someone who is being too negative.
Meaning
To find a small fault or problem in something that is otherwise good.
Use it to lighten the mood
Use this phrase to gently call out someone who is being too negative.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Er muss immer ein ____ in der Suppe finden.
The idiom is 'ein Haar in der Suppe finden'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEr muss immer ein ____ in der Suppe finden.
The idiom is 'ein Haar in der Suppe finden'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal and potentially rude.
Related Phrases
Haarspalterei
synonymNitpicking
Das ist Erbsenzählerei
similarCounting peas (being pedantic)
