A2 Informal Focus

„Bleibe bei der Sache!"

Stick to the point.

Bleibe bei der Sache! — German idiom meaning: Stick to the point. (A2)
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What does „Bleibe bei der Sache!" mean in German?

„Bleibe bei der Sache!" means "Stick to the point.." Literally: "Stay by the thing!."

Literal Translation

"Stay by the thing!"

Bleibe Stay
bei by
der the
Sache thing

English Equivalent

"Stick to the point!"

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Cf. Warum bleiben Sie nicht bei der Stange?

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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