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blow up in one's face in German

blow up in one's face in German is ins Auge gehen, jemandem auf die Füße fallen.

blow up in one's face in German

ins Auge gehen

verb

(intransitive, idiomatic) To fail disastrously.

jemandem auf die Füße fallen

verb

(intransitive, idiomatic) To fail disastrously.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is "blow up in one's face" in German?

"blow up in one's face" in German is ins Auge gehen, jemandem auf die Füße fallen.

Are there other ways to say "blow up in one's face" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "blow up in one's face": ins Auge gehen, jemandem auf die Füße fallen.

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