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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..

To give someone a hint, to jog someone's memory, to help someone get started

Jemandem auf die Sprünge helfen

YE-man-dem owf dee SHPRYNG-e HEL-fen

To be very experienced, cunning, and resourceful; to be a seasoned hand

Mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein

Mit AL-en VAS-ern ge-VA-shen zayn

To fail to see something obvious, even though it is right in front of one

Tomaten auf den Augen haben

toh-MAH-ten owf den OW-gen HAH-ben

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

Etwas ist nicht mein Bier

ET-vas ist nisht myn BEER