„Am wenigsten sollte man lügen."
Least of all should one lie.
What does „Am wenigsten sollte man lügen." mean in German?
„Am wenigsten sollte man lügen." means "Least of all should one lie.." Literally: "At the least should one lie.."
Literal Translation
"At the least should one lie."
English Equivalent
"Above all, one should not lie."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Superlative 'am wenigsten'; subjunctive 'sollte'
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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