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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone, often by misleading them.
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Cultural Background
Germans value transparency; using this phrase is a strong accusation.
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Use it with 'lassen'
You can say 'sich hinters Licht führen lassen' to mean 'to let oneself be tricked'.
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone, often by misleading them.
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Use it with 'lassen'
You can say 'sich hinters Licht führen lassen' to mean 'to let oneself be tricked'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing part.
Er hat mich _______ Licht geführt.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hinter
The idiom is 'hinters Licht führen'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the missing part.
Fill Blank
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Er hat mich _______ Licht geführt.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hinter
The idiom is 'hinters Licht führen'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it is quite strong. Use it only if you are sure about the deception.
Related Phrases
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an der Nase herumführen
synonymto lead by the nose
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