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noch so'n Spruch, Kieferbruch

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, another remark like that, [and you’ll have a] broken jaw. Attested in printed sources since ca. 1980.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnɔx zon ˌʃpʁʊx ˈkiːfɐˌbʁʊx/

Phrase

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noch so'n Spruch, Kieferbruch

  1. (colloquial, predominantly humorous) Said to warn or intimidate someone who made a remark one does not like.

Usage notes

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  • There are several variations of this (e.g. ... Ding, Augenring, ... Gag, Zähne weg), but these are much less idiomatic and widely known.