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Jemanden aufs Glatteis führen

To lead someone astray, to trick or deceive someone, to put someone in a difficult situation

In German

Jemanden aufs Glatteis führen

YE-man-dem owfs GLAHT-tys FY-ren

Literal Translation

To lead someone onto thin ice

Meaning

To lead someone astray, to trick or deceive someone, to put someone in a difficult situation.

Equivalent:"To lead someone astray; To trick someone"

Example Sentences

1
Lass dich nicht von seinen Versprechungen aufs Glatteis führen.
Don't let his promises lead you astray.
2
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen aufs Glatteis zu führen.
The lawyer tried to lead the witness astray.

FAQ

How do you say "To lead someone astray, to trick or deceive someone, to put someone in a difficult situation" in German?

"To lead someone astray, to trick or deceive someone, to put someone in a difficult situation" in German is "Jemanden aufs Glatteis führen" (YE-man-dem owfs GLAHT-tys FY-ren). Example: Lass dich nicht von seinen Versprechungen aufs Glatteis führen..

Everything is fine, all is well, everything is in order

Alles in Butter

AH-les in BOO-ter

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift

Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

AY-nem ge-SHENK-ten GAUL SHOUT man nisht ins MAUL

To know something like the back of one's hand, to know something very well

Etwas wie seine Westentasche kennen

ET-vas vee ZY-ne VES-ten-tah-she KEN-nen

That's none of my business, it's not my concern

Etwas ist nicht mein Bier

ET-vas ist nisht myn BEER