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Das Kind beim Schopf packen

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. To seize the opportunity (literally: to grab the child by the hair)
Examples

Jetzt bietet sich eine Chance, man muss Das Kind beim Schopf packen.

Now an opportunity presents itself, one must seize the moment.

Wenn das Angebot gut ist, solltest du Das Kind beim Schopf packen.

If the offer is good, you should seize the opportunity.

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Usage noteThis phrase is used metaphorically to describe taking decisive action to utilize a favorable situation.

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