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Ein blaues Wunder erleben

To be in for a rude awakening, to experience a big, unpleasant surprise or shock

In German

Ein blaues Wunder erleben

ain blau-es vun-der er-le-ben

Literal Translation

To experience a blue wonder

Meaning

To be in for a rude awakening, to experience a big, unpleasant surprise or shock.

Equivalent:"To be in for a rude awakening"

Origin:The origin is debated, but 'blau' here might refer to something unexpected or out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation. 'Wunder' (wonder) is used ironically.

Example Sentences

1
Wenn du deine Hausaufgaben nicht machst, wirst du ein blaues Wunder erleben.
If you don't do your homework, you're in for a rude awakening (a blue wonder).
2
Der Chef wird ein blaues Wunder erleben, wenn er die Zahlen sieht.
The boss will be in for a big shock (a blue wonder) when he sees the numbers.

FAQ

How do you say "To be in for a rude awakening, to experience a big, unpleasant surprise or shock" in German?

"To be in for a rude awakening, to experience a big, unpleasant surprise or shock" in German is "Ein blaues Wunder erleben" (ain blau-es vun-der er-le-ben). Example: Wenn du deine Hausaufgaben nicht machst, wirst du ein blaues Wunder erleben..

To not succeed, to not get anywhere financially or professionally

Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen

ouf kine-en groo-nen tsveig kom-en

To turn extremely pale, usually from shock, fear, or illness

Weiß wie die Wand werden

vais vi di vand ver-den

Heaven knows, God knows (used to express uncertainty or exasperation)

Weiß Gott

vais got

To promise someone immense wealth, prosperity, or everything they could wish for; to promise the moon

Jemandem Gold und grüne Wälder versprechen

ye-man-dem gold unt gryu-ne vel-der fer-shprech-en