A1 Idiom Neutral

Ein offenes Buch sein.

Be an open book

Meaning

To be easy to understand or read.

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Cultural Background

Germans value honesty. Being an 'open book' is a compliment for reliability. Similar to Germany, but often used in more relaxed, social settings.

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Use it with 'sein'

Always use 'sein' (to be) with this idiom.

Meaning

To be easy to understand or read.

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Use it with 'sein'

Always use 'sein' (to be) with this idiom.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Du bist ein offenes ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Buch

The idiom is 'ein offenes Buch sein'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Du bist ein offenes ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Buch

The idiom is 'ein offenes Buch sein'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is only for people.

Related Phrases

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Nichts zu verbergen haben

synonym

To have nothing to hide.

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Ein Pokerface haben

contrast

To have a poker face.

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