A2Informal
Jemandem die Ohren lang ziehen
In German
Jemandem die Ohren lang ziehen
ˈjeːmandəm diː ˈoːʁən laŋ ˈt͡siːən
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📖 Literal Translation
To pull someone's ears long
💡 Meaning
To give someone a good scolding; to give someone an earful
🌍 Equivalent:"To give someone an earful; to give someone a good scolding"
📜 Origin:This idiom refers to the literal act of pulling someone's ears as a form of mild punishment or admonishment, especially for children.
Example Sentences
1
Wenn du noch einmal lügst, werde ich dir die Ohren lang ziehen!
If you lie again, I'll give you a good scolding!
2
Der Trainer hat der Mannschaft nach der Niederlage die Ohren lang gezogen.
The coach gave the team an earful after the defeat.