Auf den Busch klopfen
To sound someone out; to cautiously try to find out what someone knows, thinks or plans
In German
Auf den Busch klopfen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To sound someone out; to test the waters"
Origin:It comes from hunting: beaters struck the bushes to find out whether any game was hiding there and to drive it out.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Bevor wir das Angebot machen, sollten wir beim Kunden mal auf den Busch klopfen.
Before we make the offer, we should sound out the client.
- 2
Der Journalist klopfte beim Minister auf den Busch, doch der verriet nichts.
The journalist tried to fish for information from the minister, but he gave nothing away.
FAQ
How do you say "To sound someone out; to cautiously try to find out what someone knows, thinks or plans" in German?
"To sound someone out; to cautiously try to find out what someone knows, thinks or plans" in German is "Auf den Busch klopfen" (owf den BOOSH KLOPF-en). Example: Bevor wir das Angebot machen, sollten wir beim Kunden mal auf den Busch klopfen..
