Meaning
To experience something bad that also has a positive side.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency. This phrase is a quick way to move past a problem. Austrians use this phrase similarly, often with a slightly more relaxed tone. Swiss German speakers use it in formal and informal settings, often in news reports.
Use it for relief
Always use this when you feel relief after a problem.
Meaning
To experience something bad that also has a positive side.
Use it for relief
Always use this when you feel relief after a problem.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
My phone broke, but I got a new one for free. _____
It describes a bad event with a positive outcome.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesMy phone broke, but I got a new one for free. _____
It describes a bad event with a positive outcome.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds insensitive.
Related Phrases
Ein blaues Auge davonkommen
similarTo get away with minor damage
