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.