auf Biegen und Brechen

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "on bending and breaking".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌʔaʊ̯f ˈbiːɡŋ̩ ˌʔʊnt ˈbʁɛçn̩/
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Adverb[edit]

auf Biegen und Brechen

  1. (idiomatic) by hook or by crook
    Synonym: auf Teufel komm raus

Further reading[edit]

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