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Abwarten und Tee trinken

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Abwarten und Tee trinken

ˈapvaʁtn̩ ʊnt teː ˈtʁɪŋkn̩
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📖 Literal Translation
Wait and drink tea
💡 Meaning
To wait and see; to be patient
🌍 Equivalent:"To wait and see; to sit tight"
📜 Origin:This idiom is a common piece of advice to remain calm and patient in uncertain situations, implying that taking a break for tea can help gain perspective.

Example Sentences

1

Jetzt können wir nichts mehr tun, nur abwarten und Tee trinken.

Now we can't do anything else, just wait and see.

2

Sei geduldig, abwarten und Tee trinken, dann wird sich alles klären.

Be patient, wait and see, then everything will become clear.

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