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auf Biegen und Brechen

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, on bending and breaking.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌʔaʊ̯f ˈbiːɡŋ̩ ˌʔʊnt ˈbʁɛçn̩/
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Adverb

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auf Biegen und Brechen

  1. (idiomatic) by hook or by crook
    Synonym: auf Teufel komm raus

Further reading

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