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Grün und blau schlagen

To beat someone severely, to bruise someone all over, leaving them 'black and blue'

In German

Grün und blau schlagen

gryun unt blau shla-gen

Literal Translation

To hit green and blue

Meaning

To beat someone severely, to bruise someone all over, leaving them 'black and blue'.

Equivalent:"To beat black and blue"

Origin:Refers to the colors of bruises that appear on the skin after being hit, often turning from reddish to blue and then yellowish-green as they heal.

Example Sentences

1
Die Schläger haben ihn grün und blau geschlagen.
The thugs beat him black and blue (hit him green and blue).
2
Nach dem Sturz war er grün und blau am ganzen Körper.
After the fall, he was black and blue (green and blue) all over his body.

FAQ

How do you say "To beat someone severely, to bruise someone all over, leaving them 'black and blue'" in German?

"To beat someone severely, to bruise someone all over, leaving them 'black and blue'" in German is "Grün und blau schlagen" (gryun unt blau shla-gen). Example: Die Schläger haben ihn grün und blau geschlagen..

To dismiss someone, to fire someone, to put an end to someone's involvement or behavior

Jemandem die rote Karte zeigen

ye-man-dem di ro-te kar-te tsai-gen

To dislike someone and be unfriendly towards them

Jemandem nicht grün sein

ye-man-dem nikht gryun zain

To be absolutely furious about something; to be livid

Sich grün und blau ärgern

Zikh gryn unt blou AIR-gern

To have an optimistic outlook on things, to see only the positive aspects of a situation

Die Dinge rosig sehen

di ding-e ro-zikh ze-en