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Auf dem grünen Ast sitzen

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Auf dem grünen Ast sitzen

auf dem gryu-nen ast zit-sen
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📖 Literal Translation
To sit on the green branch
💡 Meaning
To be well-off, to be financially secure, to be in a good position.
🌍 Equivalent:"To be well-off"
📜 Origin:A green branch symbolizes growth, vitality, and prosperity in nature. Sitting on it implies being in a flourishing, stable, and comfortable position in life.

Example Sentences

1

Seit er befördert wurde, sitzt er auf dem grünen Ast.

Since he got promoted, he's been well-off (sitting on the green branch).

2

Sie hat hart gearbeitet, um auf dem grünen Ast zu sitzen.

She worked hard to be financially secure (sit on the green branch).

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