Meaning
To ignore advice, warnings, or good intentions.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency and direct communication. Ignoring advice is seen as a waste of time. Similar to German, the 'wind' metaphor is used to show that advice is fleeting. The 'horse's ear' idiom shows that advice is useless to someone who doesn't care. Americans might say 'I told you so' instead of using this specific idiom.
Use with 'Rat'
It is most commonly used with the word 'Rat' (advice).
Meaning
To ignore advice, warnings, or good intentions.
Use with 'Rat'
It is most commonly used with the word 'Rat' (advice).
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Er hat alle guten Ratschläge in den ____ geschlagen.
The idiom is 'in den Wind schlagen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEr hat alle guten Ratschläge in den ____ geschlagen.
The idiom is 'in den Wind schlagen'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is neutral and works in most social settings.
Related Phrases
auf taube Ohren stoßen
similarto fall on deaf ears
