Meaning
Don't discard something valuable while removing something bad.
Cultural Background
Swedes use this in professional settings to show they are thoughtful and analytical. As the origin, it is very common in German political discourse. Used frequently in business management to avoid 'slash and burn' tactics. Often used in parliamentary debates to critique extreme policy changes.
Use in meetings
This is a great way to sound professional and cautious in a business setting.
Meaning
Don't discard something valuable while removing something bad.
Use in meetings
This is a great way to sound professional and cautious in a business setting.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Kasta inte ut barnet med ________.
The idiom specifically refers to the bathwater.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesKasta inte ut barnet med ________.
The idiom specifically refers to the bathwater.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a standard idiom used to give advice.
Related Phrases
Göra en höna av en fjäder
contrastTo make a mountain out of a molehill.
Laga det som inte är trasigt
similarFixing what isn't broken.
