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die Stirn bieten — meaning in English

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English meaning

defy verb To openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
paragon noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.

Senses

die Stirn bieten is used for these senses in English:

defy (transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).
paragon To compare with; to equal; to rival.

defy — full definition

verb To openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
verb To resist or fail to conform to something, as if impossible to overcome.

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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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