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tief in die Tasche greifen

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, to dig deep in one's pocket.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tiːf ɪn diː ˈtaʃə ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/

Phrase

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tief in die Tasche greifen

  1. (often with modal verbs) to pay through the nose
    Ich musste tief in die Tasche greifen, um mir das neue Auto leisten zu können.
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