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Mit jemandem Pferde stehlen können

To be able to trust someone completely, to be partners in crime, to be very close friends

In German

Mit jemandem Pferde stehlen können

mit YE-man-dem PFER-de SHTEY-len KÖN-nen

Literal Translation

To be able to steal horses with someone

Meaning

To be able to trust someone completely, to be partners in crime, to be very close friends.

Equivalent:"To be partners in crime; To be thick as thieves"

Origin:Stealing horses was a serious crime with severe consequences, so only someone you completely trusted would be a partner in such an act.

Example Sentences

1
Mit ihr kann man Pferde stehlen, sie ist immer für jeden Spaß zu haben.
You can steal horses with her, she's always up for anything fun.
2
Wir sind seit Jahren befreundet und könnten Pferde stehlen zusammen.
We've been friends for years and could steal horses together.

FAQ

How do you say "To be able to trust someone completely, to be partners in crime, to be very close friends" in German?

"To be able to trust someone completely, to be partners in crime, to be very close friends" in German is "Mit jemandem Pferde stehlen können" (mit YE-man-dem PFER-de SHTEY-len KÖN-nen). Example: Mit ihr kann man Pferde stehlen, sie ist immer für jeden Spaß zu haben..

To lead someone astray, to trick or deceive someone, to put someone in a difficult situation

Jemanden aufs Glatteis führen

YE-man-dem owfs GLAHT-tys FY-ren

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Einen Kater haben

AY-nen KAH-ter HAH-ben

To be assertive, tough, sharp-tongued, not easily intimidated

Haare auf den Zähnen haben

HAH-re owf den TSEY-nen HAH-ben

To pull someone's leg, to tell someone a tall tale or lie

Jemandem einen Bären aufbinden

YE-man-dem AY-nen BEH-ren owf-BIN-den