B2 Idiom Formal

im Trüben fischen

fish in troubled waters

Significado

To try to gain advantage from a confused or difficult situation.

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Contexto cultural

In German corporate culture, transparency is highly valued. Using this phrase is a strong accusation of unethical behavior.

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Context is key

Only use this when you want to accuse someone of being sneaky.

Significado

To try to gain advantage from a confused or difficult situation.

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Context is key

Only use this when you want to accuse someone of being sneaky.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence.

Er versucht immer, im ______ zu fischen.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Trüben

The idiom is 'im Trüben fischen'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

1 exercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

Er versucht immer, im ______ zu fischen.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Trüben

The idiom is 'im Trüben fischen'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

Yes, it almost always implies unethical or opportunistic behavior.

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