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Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen

To not succeed, to not get anywhere financially or professionally

In German

Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen

ouf kine-en groo-nen tsveig kom-en
Literal Translation
To not come onto a green branch
Meaning
To not succeed, to not get anywhere financially or professionally.

Equivalent:"To not get anywhere"

Origin:A green branch symbolizes new growth, prosperity, or success. Not reaching one means failing to thrive or achieve success.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Trotz all seiner Bemühungen ist er nie wirklich auf einen grünen Zweig gekommen.

    Despite all his efforts, he never really got anywhere.

  2. 2

    Wenn du so weitermachst, wirst du nie auf einen grünen Zweig kommen.

    If you continue like this, you'll never get anywhere.

FAQ

How do you say "To not succeed, to not get anywhere financially or professionally" in German?

"To not succeed, to not get anywhere financially or professionally" in German is "Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen" (ouf kine-en groo-nen tsveig kom-en). Example: Trotz all seiner Bemühungen ist er nie wirklich auf einen grünen Zweig gekommen..

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