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Eine weiße Weste haben
In German
Eine weiße Weste haben
ai-ne vai-se ves-te ha-ben
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano
📖 Literal Translation
To have a white vest
💡 Meaning
To be innocent, to have a clean record, to be blameless.
🌍 Equivalent:"To have a clean slate"
📜 Origin:White clothing, especially a vest (worn close to the body), traditionally symbolizes purity, innocence, and moral integrity.
Example Sentences
1
Trotz der Anschuldigungen konnte er beweisen, dass er eine weiße Weste hatte.
Despite the accusations, he was able to prove his innocence (that he had a white vest).
2
Ein Politiker sollte immer eine weiße Weste haben.
A politician should always have a clean record (a white vest).