poisoned chalice in German
poisoned chalice in German is Danaergeschenk, Bärendienst, vergiftetes Geschenk.
poisoned chalice in German
Danaergeschenk
(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.
Bärendienst
(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.
vergiftetes Geschenk
(idiomatic) Something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful; an apparently beneficial or benign instrument or scheme for causing death or harm.
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What is "poisoned chalice" in German?
"poisoned chalice" in German is Danaergeschenk, Bärendienst, vergiftetes Geschenk.
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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "poisoned chalice": Danaergeschenk, Bärendienst, vergiftetes Geschenk.
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