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Etwas auf Vordermann bringen
In German
Etwas auf Vordermann bringen
ET-vas owf FOR-der-man BRING-en
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📖 Literal Translation
To bring something to front man
💡 Meaning
To get something in order, to tidy up, to put something right.
🌍 Equivalent:"To get something in order; To tidy up"
📜 Origin:From military language, where the 'Vordermann' (front man) is the leading soldier in a column. To 'bring someone/something to front man' means to make them fit and ready for duty.
Example Sentences
1
Ich muss mein Büro mal wieder auf Vordermann bringen.
I need to get my office in order again.
2
Nach dem Urlaub muss ich erst mal meine Finanzen auf Vordermann bringen.
After the vacation, I first need to get my finances in order.