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Über den Berg sein

To be past the most difficult or critical stage of something, especially an illness or a problem

In German

Über den Berg sein

Ü-ber den BERK zayn

Literal Translation

To be over the mountain

Meaning

To be past the most difficult or critical stage of something, especially an illness or a problem.

Equivalent:"To be over the hump; to be out of the woods"

Example Sentences

1
Nach der Operation ist er endlich über den Berg.
After the operation, he is finally over the worst.
2
Das Projekt war schwierig, aber jetzt sind wir über den Berg.
The project was difficult, but now we're over the hump.

FAQ

How do you say "To be past the most difficult or critical stage of something, especially an illness or a problem" in German?

"To be past the most difficult or critical stage of something, especially an illness or a problem" in German is "Über den Berg sein" (Ü-ber den BERK zayn). Example: Nach der Operation ist er endlich über den Berg..

To deceive or mislead someone; to pull the wool over someone's eyes

Jemandem Sand in die Augen streuen

YAY-man-dem ZANT in dee OU-gen SHTROY-en

There's a strong draft; it's very drafty

Es zieht wie Hechtsuppe

Es TSEET vee HEKHT-zup-peh

A sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event

Ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel

Ayn BLITS aus HY-ter-em HIM-mel

To be a constant source of annoyance, irritation, or an obstacle to someone

Jemandem ein Dorn im Auge sein

YAY-man-dem ayn DORN im OU-ge zayn