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Ein warmes Plätzchen haben
In German
Ein warmes Plätzchen haben
ine var-mes pletz-khen hah-ben
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📖 Literal Translation
To have a warm spot
💡 Meaning
To have a comfortable, secure, and well-paying job or position, often obtained through connections or privilege rather than pure merit.
🌍 Equivalent:"To have a cushy job"
📜 Origin:A 'warm spot' implies comfort and security, contrasting with the cold and harsh realities of unemployment or difficult labor. It suggests a sheltered or privileged position.
Example Sentences
1
Nach dem Studium hat er sofort ein warmes Plätzchen im Familienunternehmen gefunden.
After his studies, he immediately found a comfortable position in the family business.
2
Man sagt, er hat nur wegen seiner Beziehungen so ein warmes Plätzchen bekommen.
They say he only got such a cushy job because of his connections.