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Etwas auf Herz und Nieren prüfen
In German
Etwas auf Herz und Nieren prüfen
ET-vas owf HERT oont NEE-ren PRY-fen
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📖 Literal Translation
To check something on heart and kidneys
💡 Meaning
To test something thoroughly, to examine something in detail.
🌍 Equivalent:"To put something through its paces; To examine thoroughly"
📜 Origin:Biblical origin, referring to God examining the innermost being (heart and kidneys were considered the seats of emotion and reason) of a person.
Example Sentences
1
Das neue System muss noch auf Herz und Nieren geprüft werden.
The new system still needs to be thoroughly tested.
2
Bevor wir das Auto kaufen, sollten wir es auf Herz und Nieren prüfen lassen.
Before we buy the car, we should have it thoroughly checked.