A2 Colloquial Commitment

„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."

In for a penny, in for a pound.

Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen. — German idiom meaning: In for a penny, in for a pound. (A2)
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What does „Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen." mean in German?

„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen." means "In for a penny, in for a pound.." Literally: "Who says A must also say B.."

Literal Translation

"Who says A must also say B."

Wer Who
A says
sagt A
muß must
auch also
B say
sagen B

English Equivalent

"In for a penny, in for a pound."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Proverb with modal verb 'müssen'

Modern Form

Modern spelling: „Wer A sagt, muss auch B sagen."

When is this idiom used?

Colloquial

This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.

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