„Er ist abgeblitzt."
He was rebuffed.
What does „Er ist abgeblitzt." mean in German?
„Er ist abgeblitzt." means "He was rebuffed.." Literally: "He was flashed off.."
Literal Translation
"He was flashed off."
English Equivalent
"He was shot down / given the cold shoulder."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Past participle of 'abblitzen'; uses sein as auxiliary
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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