Die Kirche im Dorf lassen
To not exaggerate; to keep things in perspective
In German
Die Kirche im Dorf lassen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To keep things in perspective; to not exaggerate"
Origin:This idiom refers to the historical fact that churches were central and permanent structures in villages. Moving a church would be an absurd and impossible exaggeration. Thus, it means to stick to reality and not exaggerate.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Bleib ruhig und lass die Kirche im Dorf, es ist nicht so schlimm.
Stay calm and don't exaggerate, it's not that bad.
- 2
Du musst die Kirche im Dorf lassen; ein kleiner Fehler ist kein Weltuntergang.
You have to keep things in perspective; a small mistake is not the end of the world.
FAQ
How do you say "To not exaggerate; to keep things in perspective" in German?
"To not exaggerate; to keep things in perspective" in German is "Die Kirche im Dorf lassen" (diː ˈkɪʁçə ɪm dɔʁf ˈlasn̩). Example: Bleib ruhig und lass die Kirche im Dorf, es ist nicht so schlimm..
