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Jemandem die Suppe versalzen
To spoil someone's plans, to ruin something for someone
In German
Jemandem die Suppe versalzen
YE-man-dem dee ZOO-pe fer-ZAL-tsen
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo over-salt someone's soup
Meaning
MeaningTo spoil someone's plans, to ruin something for someone.
Equivalent:"To spoil someone's plans; To rain on someone's parade"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Er hat mir mit seiner Bemerkung die ganze Freude an der Feier versalzen.
With his remark, he completely spoiled my joy in the celebration.
- 2
Lass dir deine Pläne nicht von anderen versalzen.
Don't let others spoil your plans.
FAQ
How do you say "To spoil someone's plans, to ruin something for someone" in German?
"To spoil someone's plans, to ruin something for someone" in German is "Jemandem die Suppe versalzen" (YE-man-dem dee ZOO-pe fer-ZAL-tsen). Example: Er hat mir mit seiner Bemerkung die ganze Freude an der Feier versalzen..
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