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Jemanden aufs Glatteis führen
In German
Jemanden aufs Glatteis führen
YE-man-dem owfs GLAHT-tys FY-ren
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📖 Literal Translation
To lead someone onto thin ice
💡 Meaning
To lead someone astray, to trick or deceive someone, to put someone in a difficult situation.
🌍 Equivalent:"To lead someone astray; To trick someone"
Example Sentences
1
Lass dich nicht von seinen Versprechungen aufs Glatteis führen.
Don't let his promises lead you astray.
2
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen aufs Glatteis zu führen.
The lawyer tried to lead the witness astray.