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Alles in Butter
Everything is fine, all is well, everything is in order
In German
Alles in Butter
AH-les in BOO-ter
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationEverything in butter
Meaning
MeaningEverything is fine, all is well, everything is in order.
Equivalent:"All clear; Everything's hunky-dory"
Origin:From the Middle Ages, when valuable goods (like gold or silver) were transported in butter or fat to protect them from damage or theft.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Keine Sorge, alles in Butter, wir schaffen das.
Don't worry, everything is fine, we can do this.
- 2
Nach dem kleinen Unfall war schnell wieder alles in Butter.
After the small accident, everything was quickly fine again.
FAQ
How do you say "Everything is fine, all is well, everything is in order" in German?
"Everything is fine, all is well, everything is in order" in German is "Alles in Butter" (AH-les in BOO-ter). Example: Keine Sorge, alles in Butter, wir schaffen das..
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Etwas durch die Blume sagen
ET-vas durkh dee BLOO-meh ZAH-gen
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Den Kopf in den Sand stecken
den KOPF in den ZAHNT SHTECK-en
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Sich wie ein Elefant im Porzellanladen benehmen
zich vee ayn EL-ef-ant im POR-tsel-ahn-lah-den be-NEY-men
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Fix und fertig sein
fiks oont FER-tich zyn
To get on someone's nerves, to annoy someone
Jemandem auf den Keks gehen
YE-man-dem owf den KEKSS GEY-en
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Zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen
TSVY FY-gen mit EY-ner KLAH-pe SHLAH-gen
