„Wir wollen ihm unter die Arme greifen."
Let us lend him a hand.
What does „Wir wollen ihm unter die Arme greifen." mean in German?
„Wir wollen ihm unter die Arme greifen." means "Let us lend him a hand.." Literally: "We want to grab under his arms.."
Literal Translation
"We want to grab under his arms."
English Equivalent
"Let's give him a hand."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'unter die Arme greifen' = to help
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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