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Den Sparstrumpf plündern
In German
Den Sparstrumpf plündern
den shpar-shtrumpf ploen-dern
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📖 Literal Translation
To raid the savings sock
💡 Meaning
To use one's savings, often implying an emergency or unexpected need.
🌍 Equivalent:"To dip into one's savings"
📜 Origin:Historically, people would hide their savings in a sock or similar container, often in a secret place, rather than a bank.
Example Sentences
1
Für die Reparatur des Autos musste ich meinen Sparstrumpf plündern.
I had to raid my savings to pay for the car repair.
2
Sie musste den Sparstrumpf plündern, um die unerwarteten Kosten zu decken.
She had to dip into her savings to cover the unexpected costs.