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Jemandem die Stirn bieten

In German

Jemandem die Stirn bieten

ˈjeːmandəm diː ʃtɪʁn ˈbiːtn̩
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📖 Literal Translation
To offer someone the forehead
💡 Meaning
To stand up to someone; to defy someone
🌍 Equivalent:"To stand up to someone; to defy someone"

Example Sentences

1

Man muss dem Mobbing die Stirn bieten und sich wehren.

One must stand up to bullying and defend oneself.

2

Sie war die Einzige, die es wagte, dem Chef die Stirn zu bieten.

She was the only one who dared to defy the boss.

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