A2Informal

Etwas an den Nagel hängen

In German

Etwas an den Nagel hängen

ˈɛtvas an deːn ˈnaːɡl̩ ˈhɛŋən
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📖 Literal Translation
To hang something on the nail
💡 Meaning
To hang something up; to give something up
🌍 Equivalent:"To hang up one's boots/hat; to give something up"

Example Sentences

1

Nach 20 Jahren hat er seine Karriere an den Nagel gehängt.

After 20 years, he hung up his career.

2

Ich werde meinen alten Job an den Nagel hängen und etwas Neues beginnen.

I'm going to hang up my old job and start something new.

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