A2Informal
Jemandem die Stirn bieten
To stand up to someone; to defy someone
In German
Jemandem die Stirn bieten
ˈjeːmandəm diː ʃtɪʁn ˈbiːtn̩
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo offer someone the forehead
Meaning
MeaningTo stand up to someone; to defy someone
Equivalent:"To stand up to someone; to defy someone"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Man muss dem Mobbing die Stirn bieten und sich wehren.
One must stand up to bullying and defend oneself.
- 2
Sie war die Einzige, die es wagte, dem Chef die Stirn zu bieten.
She was the only one who dared to defy the boss.
FAQ
How do you say "To stand up to someone; to defy someone" in German?
"To stand up to someone; to defy someone" in German is "Jemandem die Stirn bieten" (ˈjeːmandəm diː ʃtɪʁn ˈbiːtn̩). Example: Man muss dem Mobbing die Stirn bieten und sich wehren..
Related
To stand by someone; to support someone
Jemandem die Stange halten
ˈjeːmandəm diː ˈʃtaŋə ˈhaltn̩
To eat someone out of house and home; to be a financial burden
Jemandem die Haare vom Kopf fressen
ˈjeːmandəm diː ˈhaːʁə fɔm kɔpf ˈfʁɛsn̩
To hang something up; to give something up
Etwas an den Nagel hängen
ˈɛtvas an deːn ˈnaːɡl̩ ˈhɛŋən
To do something on one's own initiative; to do something independently
Etwas auf eigene Faust machen
ˈɛtvas aʊ̯f ˈaɪ̯ɡənə faʊ̯st ˈmaxn̩
To guard something like the apple of one's eye; to protect something very carefully
Etwas wie seinen Augapfel hüten
ˈɛtvas viː ˈzaɪ̯nən ˈaʊ̯ɡˌapfl̩ ˈhyːtn̩
To jump in at the deep end; to face a new challenge without preparation
Ins kalte Wasser springen
ɪns ˈkaltə ˈvasɐ ˈʃpʁɪŋən
