„Sie liegen einander in den Haaren."
They are quarreling.
What does „Sie liegen einander in den Haaren." mean in German?
„Sie liegen einander in den Haaren." means "They are quarreling.." Literally: "They lie in each other's hair.."
Literal Translation
"They lie in each other's hair."
English Equivalent
"They're at each other's throats."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'sich in den Haaren liegen' = to quarrel
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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