Meaning
To be easy to understand or read.
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.
Use it with 'sein'
Always use 'sein' (to be) with this idiom.
Meaning
To be easy to understand or read.
Use it with 'sein'
Always use 'sein' (to be) with this idiom.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Du bist ein offenes ____.
The idiom is 'ein offenes Buch sein'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDu bist ein offenes ____.
The idiom is 'ein offenes Buch sein'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is only for people.
Related Phrases
Nichts zu verbergen haben
synonymTo have nothing to hide.
Ein Pokerface haben
contrastTo have a poker face.