A1 Idiom Neutral

Mit beiden Beinen im Leben stehen.

Be down to earth.

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Meaning

To be realistic, sensible, and practical.

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Cultural Background

Germans value 'Bodenständigkeit' (groundedness) as a core virtue. Similar usage, often used in rural contexts to describe hard-working farmers.

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Use it in interviews

It is a great way to describe your own personality.

Meaning

To be realistic, sensible, and practical.

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Use it in interviews

It is a great way to describe your own personality.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Er steht mit beiden Beinen im ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Leben

The idiom is 'im Leben stehen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Er steht mit beiden Beinen im ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Leben

The idiom is 'im Leben stehen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'Ich stehe mit beiden Beinen im Leben'.

Related Phrases

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Bodenständig

synonym

Down-to-earth

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