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Auf Granit beißen

To meet with strong resistance or insuperable obstacles; to run into a brick wall

In German

Auf Granit beißen

Auf grah-NEET BY-sen

Literal Translation

To bite on granite

Meaning

To meet with strong resistance or insuperable obstacles; to run into a brick wall.

Equivalent:"To run into a brick wall; to meet with a stone wall"

Example Sentences

1
Mit diesem Vorschlag wirst du bei der Geschäftsleitung auf Granit beißen.
With this proposal, you'll run into a brick wall with the management.
2
Er versuchte, die Regeln zu ändern, biss aber auf Granit.
He tried to change the rules, but met with strong resistance.

FAQ

How do you say "To meet with strong resistance or insuperable obstacles; to run into a brick wall" in German?

"To meet with strong resistance or insuperable obstacles; to run into a brick wall" in German is "Auf Granit beißen" (Auf grah-NEET BY-sen). Example: Mit diesem Vorschlag wirst du bei der Geschäftsleitung auf Granit beißen..

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Jemandem den Himmel auf Erden versprechen

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Den Kopf in den Sand stecken

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