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bring up the rear in German

bring up the rear in German is das Schlusslicht bilden, das Schlusslicht sein.

bring up the rear in German

das Schlusslicht bilden
verb
(idiomatic) To be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.
das Schlusslicht sein
verb
(idiomatic) To be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.
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What is "bring up the rear" in German?

"bring up the rear" in German is das Schlusslicht bilden, das Schlusslicht sein.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "bring up the rear": das Schlusslicht bilden, das Schlusslicht sein.

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