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Den Löwenanteil bekommen

To receive the largest portion or share of something, often unfairly or disproportionately

In German

Den Löwenanteil bekommen

den loe-ven-an-teil be-kom-en

Literal Translation

To get the lion's share

Meaning

To receive the largest portion or share of something, often unfairly or disproportionately.

Equivalent:"To get the lion's share"

Origin:Originates from Aesop's Fables, specifically 'The Lion and the Other Beasts,' where the lion, due to its strength and authority, claims the largest portion of any shared hunt or spoils.

Example Sentences

1
Als Hauptinvestor bekam er natürlich den Löwenanteil des Gewinns.
As the main investor, he naturally got the lion's share of the profit.
2
Die große Firma bekommt immer den Löwenanteil der öffentlichen Aufträge.
The large company always gets the lion's share of public contracts.

FAQ

How do you say "To receive the largest portion or share of something, often unfairly or disproportionately" in German?

"To receive the largest portion or share of something, often unfairly or disproportionately" in German is "Den Löwenanteil bekommen" (den loe-ven-an-teil be-kom-en). Example: Als Hauptinvestor bekam er natürlich den Löwenanteil des Gewinns..

One should stay active and busy; inactivity leads to decline in skills or physical/mental fitness

Wer rastet, der rostet

ver rah-stet der ros-tet

To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly

Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen

gelt tsum fen-ster hee-nous-ver-fen

To make a great effort, to work very hard and diligently

Sich ins Zeug legen

zikh ins tsoyg lay-gen

To be extremely wealthy, to have an abundance of money

Im Geld schwimmen

im gelt shvim-en