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Jemandem einen roten Teppich ausrollen
To give someone a very special, honorable, or lavish welcome
In German
Jemandem einen roten Teppich ausrollen
ye-man-dem ai-nen ro-ten tep-pikh aus-rol-len
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo roll out a red carpet for someone
Meaning
MeaningTo give someone a very special, honorable, or lavish welcome.
Equivalent:"To roll out the red carpet"
Origin:Red carpets have historically been used for royalty, dignitaries, and celebrities to signify importance, honor, and a grand welcome.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Für den Präsidenten wurde ein roter Teppich ausgerollt.
A red carpet was rolled out for the president.
- 2
Wir werden dem neuen Kunden keinen roten Teppich ausrollen, er muss sich beweisen.
We won't roll out the red carpet for the new client; he has to prove himself.
FAQ
How do you say "To give someone a very special, honorable, or lavish welcome" in German?
"To give someone a very special, honorable, or lavish welcome" in German is "Jemandem einen roten Teppich ausrollen" (ye-man-dem ai-nen ro-ten tep-pikh aus-rol-len). Example: Für den Präsidenten wurde ein roter Teppich ausgerollt..
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