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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 be inseparable, very close friends

Wie Pech und Schwefel

vee PECH oont SHVEY-fel

To get someone to do whatever one wants, usually through charm; to have someone wrapped around one's little finger

Jemanden um den Finger wickeln

YE-man-den oom den FING-er VICK-eln

To fail to see something obvious, even though it is right in front of one

Tomaten auf den Augen haben

toh-MAH-ten owf den OW-gen HAH-ben

To have a weight lifted off one's mind, to feel relieved

Ein Stein vom Herzen fallen

ayn SHTAYN fom HERT-sen FAHL-len