„So lasse ich mich nicht abfertigen."
I will not be put off like this.
What does „So lasse ich mich nicht abfertigen." mean in German?
„So lasse ich mich nicht abfertigen." means "I will not be put off like this.." Literally: "So I won't let myself be dispatched.."
Literal Translation
"So I won't let myself be dispatched."
English Equivalent
"I won't be brushed off like that."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Reflexive with lassen; separable verb
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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