set the Thames on fire in German

set the Thames on fire in German is die Welt aus den Angeln heben.

set the Thames on fire in German

die Welt aus den Angeln heben

verb

(chiefly, in the negative, idiomatic) To achieve something amazing but to a nearly-impossible degree; to do something which brings great public acclaim.

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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 "set the Thames on fire" in German?

"set the Thames on fire" in German is die Welt aus den Angeln heben.

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