wie Blücher an der Katzbach

German

Etymology

Literally, “like Blücher at the Katzbach”. Refers to Prussian general Blücher’s attack during the Battle of the Katzbach of 1813.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vi ˈblyːçɐ ˌan dɛɐ̯ ˈkatsbax/

Adverb

wie Blücher an der Katzbach

1. (simile, Germany, dated) in a direct, daring, ballsy, reckless, devil-may-care kind of way (e.g. said of a man’s romantic or sexual advances)

   Der Peter geht heute wieder ran wie Blücher an der Katzbach.

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Usage notes

• Often construed with the verb rangehen (as above).

See also

• ohne Rücksicht auf Verluste