fröhliche Urständ feiern

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Etymology

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Literally, to celebrate a happy resurrection.

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fröhliche Urständ feiern

  1. (humorous, derogatory) the persistence or comeback of something believed to be forgotten, bygone or overcome
    Leider feiert der Nepotismus immer noch fröhliche Urständ.Unfortunately, nepotism is still very much alive.
    Faulheit und Unwilligkeit feiern fröhliche Urständ in diesem Amt.Laziness and unwillingness have made a comeback in this office.

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