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Die Ärmel hochkrempeln

To prepare for hard work, to get ready to tackle a task with determination

In German

Die Ärmel hochkrempeln

dee er-mel hokh-krem-peln

Literal Translation

To roll up the sleeves

Meaning

To prepare for hard work, to get ready to tackle a task with determination.

Equivalent:"To roll up one's sleeves"

Origin:A direct and descriptive idiom. Rolling up sleeves is a practical action taken before engaging in manual labor to prevent clothes from getting dirty or hindering movement.

Example Sentences

1
Es gibt viel zu tun, also lasst uns die Ärmel hochkrempeln und anfangen!
There's a lot to do, so let's roll up our sleeves and get started!
2
Um das Projekt zu retten, mussten alle die Ärmel hochkrempeln.
To save the project, everyone had to roll up their sleeves.

FAQ

How do you say "To prepare for hard work, to get ready to tackle a task with determination" in German?

"To prepare for hard work, to get ready to tackle a task with determination" in German is "Die Ärmel hochkrempeln" (dee er-mel hokh-krem-peln). Example: Es gibt viel zu tun, also lasst uns die Ärmel hochkrempeln und anfangen!.

To not succeed, to not get anywhere financially or professionally

Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen

ouf kine-en groo-nen tsveig kom-en

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

Den Löwenanteil bekommen

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

Even small contributions or earnings, when accumulated, can amount to something significant

Kleinvieh macht auch Mist

kline-fee makhkt oukh mist

One should take advantage of an opportunity while it is available and favorable

Man muss das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist

man moos das eye-zen shmee-den zo-lang-e es heis ist