A2Informal
Eine Extrawurst braten
In German
Eine Extrawurst braten
ˈaɪ̯nə ˈɛkstʁaˌvʊʁst ˈbʁaːtn̩
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📖 Literal Translation
To fry an extra sausage
💡 Meaning
To make an exception for someone; to give someone special treatment
🌍 Equivalent:"To make an exception for someone; to give special treatment"
📜 Origin:This idiom originates from the idea of a butcher or cook making a special sausage just for one person, implying preferential treatment.
Example Sentences
1
Für ihn wird immer eine Extrawurst gebraten, das ist unfair.
An exception is always made for him, that's unfair.
2
Ich kann dir keine Extrawurst braten, die Regeln gelten für alle.
I can't give you special treatment, the rules apply to everyone.