A2Emotions
Jemandem einen Schlag vor den Kopf geben
To surprise someone with an unpleasant or shocking truth; to hit someone with bad news
In German
Jemandem einen Schlag vor den Kopf geben
YAY-man-dem ine SHLAK for den KOPF GAY-ben
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo give someone a blow to the head
Meaning
MeaningTo surprise someone with an unpleasant or shocking truth; to hit someone with bad news.
Equivalent:"To be a blow to the head / to hit someone with bad news"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Die Nachricht von seiner Kündigung war ein Schlag vor den Kopf.
The news of his dismissal was a blow to the head.
- 2
Er gab ihr einen Schlag vor den Kopf, als er ihr die Wahrheit erzählte.
He hit her with a blow to the head when he told her the truth.
FAQ
How do you say "To surprise someone with an unpleasant or shocking truth; to hit someone with bad news" in German?
"To surprise someone with an unpleasant or shocking truth; to hit someone with bad news" in German is "Jemandem einen Schlag vor den Kopf geben" (YAY-man-dem ine SHLAK for den KOPF GAY-ben). Example: Die Nachricht von seiner Kündigung war ein Schlag vor den Kopf..
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