B2 Idiom Formal

im Trüben fischen

fish in troubled waters

Meaning

To try to gain advantage from a confused or difficult situation.

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Cultural Background

In German corporate culture, transparency is highly valued. Using this phrase is a strong accusation of unethical behavior.

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Context is key

Only use this when you want to accuse someone of being sneaky.

Meaning

To try to gain advantage from a confused or difficult situation.

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Context is key

Only use this when you want to accuse someone of being sneaky.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Er versucht immer, im ______ zu fischen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Trüben

The idiom is 'im Trüben fischen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

Er versucht immer, im ______ zu fischen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Trüben

The idiom is 'im Trüben fischen'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it almost always implies unethical or opportunistic behavior.

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im Trüben stochern

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