A1 Idiom 中性

Den Teufel an die Wand malen.

Paint the devil on the wall

意思

To imagine the worst possible outcome.

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文化背景

Germans are often stereotyped as being very direct. This idiom is a common way to soften a critique of someone's attitude. In Austria, the phrase is used similarly, but often with a slightly more relaxed tone in casual conversation.

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Use it as advice

It is most effective when used as a friendly piece of advice to someone who is overthinking.

意思

To imagine the worst possible outcome.

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Use it as advice

It is most effective when used as a friendly piece of advice to someone who is overthinking.

自我测试

Complete the phrase.

Mal nicht den Teufel an die ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Wand

The idiom is 'den Teufel an die Wand malen'.

🎉 得分: /1

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Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Mal nicht den Teufel an die ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Wand

The idiom is 'den Teufel an die Wand malen'.

🎉 得分: /1

常见问题

1 个问题

It is better to avoid it in formal writing. Use 'pessimistisch sein' instead.

相关表达

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Schwarzmalen

synonym

To be pessimistic

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Den Teufel heraufbeschwören

similar

To invite trouble

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