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auf dem Damm

Meaning: In good health and spirits, recovered from illness or hardship.

Language: German

Literally: on the dam

Category: Nature

Origin: Origin uncertain; a dam is a solid, well-built structure that stands firm—the phrase may picture returning to a state of stability and strength.

More idioms — Nature

  • zu Grabe tragen — to bury or permanently give up on something such as a hope, plan, or wish.
  • Staub aufwirbeln — To cause trouble or create a dramatic disturbance.
  • nah am Wasser gebaut — Someone who cries easily or is prone to tears.
  • in den Wind sprechen — To speak in vain or to an audience that will not listen or act on one's words.
  • auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen — To fail to achieve success or prosperity, to make no progress in life or a project.
  • über den Jordan gehen — To die.

More German idioms

  • aus dem Off — to speak or act without drawing attention to oneself, anonymously or from the background.
  • den Geist aufgeben — to die, or to cease functioning.
  • um ein Haar — by the narrowest possible margin; almost not.
  • etwas auf die lange Bank schieben — to postpone or delay something indefinitely.
  • in die Quere kommen — to interfere with someone, to get in the way or obstruct.
  • aus dem Handgelenk — done with ease and without much effort or advance preparation; offhand.

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