„Er fuhr ihn gehörig an."
He talked to him like a Dutch uncle.
What does „Er fuhr ihn gehörig an." mean in German?
„Er fuhr ihn gehörig an." means "He talked to him like a Dutch uncle.." Literally: "He drove at him properly.."
Literal Translation
"He drove at him properly."
English Equivalent
"He gave him a good telling-off."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Separable verb 'anfahren' = to snap at someone
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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