Significado
To have less power or influence in a negotiation or conflict.
Contexto cultural
Germans value directness, so using this idiom is a clear way to signal that you know you are being treated unfairly.
Use it in business
It's a great way to sound professional when explaining why you couldn't get a better deal.
Significado
To have less power or influence in a negotiation or conflict.
Use it in business
It's a great way to sound professional when explaining why you couldn't get a better deal.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb.
In dieser Situation ____ ich am kürzeren Hebel.
The idiom is 'am kürzeren Hebel sitzen'.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exerciciosIn dieser Situation ____ ich am kürzeren Hebel.
The idiom is 'am kürzeren Hebel sitzen'.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasYes, it's neutral and works in almost any context.
Frases relacionadas
am längeren Hebel sitzen
contrastTo have the upper hand.
den Kürzeren ziehen
similarTo lose/be defeated.
