Meaning
To make something last longer than necessary, often delaying a conclusion.
Cultural Background
Germans value time efficiency; this phrase is a common critique.
Use it as a critique
It's a great way to politely but firmly tell someone to stop wasting time.
Meaning
To make something last longer than necessary, often delaying a conclusion.
Use it as a critique
It's a great way to politely but firmly tell someone to stop wasting time.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb form.
Warum musst du das Gespräch immer so in die Länge ___?
The infinitive is required after 'in die Länge'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWarum musst du das Gespräch immer so in die Länge ___?
The infinitive is required after 'in die Länge'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are talking about stretching them. For time, it's always metaphorical.
Related Phrases
auf die lange Bank schieben
similarto procrastinate
