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beat one's meat in German

beat one's meat in German is herumgammeln, sich einen runterholen.

beat one's meat in German

herumgammeln

verb

(slang, by extension) To waste time; to engage in an unproductive activity.

sich einen runterholen

verb

(slang, by extension) To waste time; to engage in an unproductive activity.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "beat one's meat" in German?

"beat one's meat" in German is herumgammeln, sich einen runterholen.

Are there other ways to say "beat one's meat" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "beat one's meat": herumgammeln, sich einen runterholen.

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