„Man wies ihn kurz ab."
He was dismissed without ceremony.
What does „Man wies ihn kurz ab." mean in German?
„Man wies ihn kurz ab." means "He was dismissed without ceremony.." Literally: "One pointed him shortly off.."
Literal Translation
"One pointed him shortly off."
English Equivalent
"He was given short shrift."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'man' + separable verb; strong verb (wies/gewiesen)
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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