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Einem platzt der Kragen

To lose one's temper, to snap, or to finally reach the limit of one's patience

In German

Einem platzt der Kragen

INE-em platst dair KRAH-gen

Literal Translation

One's collar bursts

Meaning

To lose one's temper, to snap, or to finally reach the limit of one's patience.

Equivalent:"To lose one's temper / to snap"

Origin:This idiom paints a vivid picture of extreme anger, where the pressure of contained rage becomes so intense that it feels like one's collar (symbolizing restraint) is about to burst.

Example Sentences

1
Bei so viel Unverschämtheit platzt mir bald der Kragen!
With so much insolence, my collar will soon burst!
2
Nach all den Beschwerden platzte ihm der Kragen.
After all the complaints, he lost his temper.

FAQ

How do you say "To lose one's temper, to snap, or to finally reach the limit of one's patience" in German?

"To lose one's temper, to snap, or to finally reach the limit of one's patience" in German is "Einem platzt der Kragen" (INE-em platst dair KRAH-gen). Example: Bei so viel Unverschämtheit platzt mir bald der Kragen!.

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Jemandem ist das Herz schwer

YAY-man-dem ist das HAIR-ts shver

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Wut im Bauch haben

VUT im BOUKH HAH-ben

To feel a sense of warmth, comfort, happiness, or tenderness, often due to a touching experience or kindness

Einem wird warm ums Herz

INE-em vird varm ums HAIR-ts

To get goosebumps, usually from cold, fear, or strong emotion (like excitement or awe)

Eine Gänsehaut bekommen

Ine GAN-ze-hout be-KOM-men