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Jemandem die rote Karte zeigen

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

In German

Jemandem die rote Karte zeigen

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

Literal Translation

To show someone the red card

Meaning

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

Equivalent:"To show someone the red card"

Origin:Directly derived from football (soccer), where a red card signifies a player's expulsion from the game due to a serious foul.

Example Sentences

1
Der Trainer zeigte dem undisziplinierten Spieler die rote Karte.
The coach showed the undisciplined player the red card (dismissed him).
2
Wenn er so weitermacht, wird ihm der Chef die rote Karte zeigen.
If he continues like this, the boss will show him the red card (fire him).

FAQ

How do you say "To dismiss someone, to fire someone, to put an end to someone's involvement or behavior" in German?

"To dismiss someone, to fire someone, to put an end to someone's involvement or behavior" in German is "Jemandem die rote Karte zeigen" (ye-man-dem di ro-te kar-te tsai-gen). Example: Der Trainer zeigte dem undisziplinierten Spieler die rote Karte..

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Weiß Gott

vais got

To declare openly where one stands; to stop hedging and take a clear position

Farbe bekennen

FAR-be be-KEN-nen

To blush deeply, usually from embarrassment, shame, or intense physical exertion

Rot wie eine Tomate werden

rot vi ai-ne to-ma-te ver-den

A person who wields significant power and influence from behind the scenes, without holding an official, prominent position

Eine graue Eminenz

ai-ne graue e-mi-nents