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1 Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.
expr.Nur wer den Schuh trägt, weiß wo er drückt. ausdr.English-german dictionary > Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.
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2 Everyone knows best where the shoe pinches.
expr.Jeder weiß am besten, wo ihn der Schuh drückt. ausdr.English-german dictionary > Everyone knows best where the shoe pinches.
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3 I know where the shoe pinches.
expr.Ich weiß, wo der Schuh drückt. ausdr. -
4 shoe
1. noun1) Schuh, derI shouldn't like to be in his shoes — (fig.) ich möchte nicht in seiner Haut stecken (ugs.)
put oneself into somebody's shoes — (fig.) sich in jemandes Lage (Akk.) versetzen
2) (of horse) [Huf]eisen, das2. transitive verb,* * *1. [ʃu:] noun1) (an outer covering for the foot: a new pair of shoes.) der Schuh2. [ʃod] verb(to put a shoe or shoes on (a horse etc).) beschlagen- academic.ru/66752/shod">shod- shoelace
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- on a shoestring* * *[ʃu:]I. na pair of \shoes ein Paar nt Schuheflat \shoes flache Schuhehigh-heeled \shoes Schuhe pl mit hohen Absätzentraining \shoes Turnschuhe plto put on/take off one's \shoes seine Schuhe anziehen/ausziehento repair \shoes Schuhe reparieren3. TRANSP[brake] \shoe [Brems]backe f4.▶ it's dead men's \shoes jd muss auf den Tod eines Menschen warten, um an eine Position oder an Besitztümer zu kommenif I were in your \shoes, I'd write to her an deiner Stelle würde ich ihr schreiben▶ I wouldn't like to be in your/her \shoes ich möchte nicht in deiner/ihrer Haut steckenII. vtto \shoe a horse ein Pferd beschlagen* * *[ʃuː] vb: pret, ptp shod1. n1) Schuh mto put oneself in sb's shoes — sich in jds Lage (acc) versetzen
where the shoe pinches (fig) — wo mich/uns der Schuh drückt
if the shoe fits(, wear it) ( US prov ) — wem die Jacke passt(, der soll sie sich (dat ) anziehen)
2) (= horseshoe) (Huf)eisen nt3) (= brake shoe) Bremsschuh m2. vthorse beschlagento be well-shod (of person) — gut beschuht sein (hum, geh)
* * *shoe [ʃuː]A v/t prät und pperf shod [ʃɒd; US ʃɑd]a) beschuhenb) Pferde, auch einen Stock etc beschlagen, Schlittenkufen etc beschienenB s1. Schuh m2. a) besonders Br Halbschuh mb) US Stiefel m3. Hufeisen n4. TECH Schuh m (Schutzbeschlag)5. TECHa) Bremsschuh m, -klotz mb) Bremsbacke f6. TECH (Reifen)Decke f8. TECHa) Anschlag(stück) m(n)b) Verschleißstück nBesondere Redewendungen: dead men’s shoes pl obs ungeduldig erwartetes Erbe;be in sb’s shoes fig in jemandes Haut stecken;know where the shoe pinches wissen, wo der Schuh drückt;put o.s. into sb’s shoes sich in jemandes Lage versetzen;shake in one’s shoes vor Angst schlottern;his shoes will be hard to fill es wird schwer sein, einen geeigneten Nachfolger für ihn zu finden;* * *1. noun1) Schuh, derI shouldn't like to be in his shoes — (fig.) ich möchte nicht in seiner Haut stecken (ugs.)
put oneself into somebody's shoes — (fig.) sich in jemandes Lage (Akk.) versetzen
2) (of horse) [Huf]eisen, das2. transitive verb,* * *n.Schuh -e m.
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where the shoe pinches — {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what the discomfort or trouble is. * /Johnny thinks the job is easy, but he will find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it./ * /The coach said he wasn t worried about any position except quarterback; that was … Dictionary of American idioms
where the shoe pinches — {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what the discomfort or trouble is. * /Johnny thinks the job is easy, but he will find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it./ * /The coach said he wasn t worried about any position except quarterback; that was … Dictionary of American idioms
where\ the\ shoe\ pinches — n. phr. informal Where or what the discomfort or trouble is. Johnny thinks the job is easy, but he will find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it. The coach said he wasn t worried about any position except quarterback; that was where the… … Словарь американских идиом
only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches — This means that it s hard to know how much someone else is suffering … The small dictionary of idiomes
know where the shoe pinches — To know by direct experience what the trouble or difficulty is • • • Main Entry: ↑pinch … Useful english dictionary
where the shoepinches — When people talk about where the shoe pinches , they are referring to an area that is often a source of problems or difficulties. She s sure the public transport system works perfectly, but she ll find out where the shoe pinches when she… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
shoe — [sho͞o] n. [ME sho < OE sceoh, akin to Ger schuh < IE base * (s)keu , to cover > SKY, HIDE1] 1. an outer covering for the human foot, made of leather, canvas, etc. and usually having a stiff or thick sole and a heel: sometimes restricted … English World dictionary
shoe — n. & v. n. 1 either of a pair of protective foot coverings of leather, plastic, etc., having a sturdy sole and, in Britain, not reaching above the ankle. 2 a metal rim nailed to the hoof of a horse etc.; a horseshoe. 3 anything resembling a shoe… … Useful english dictionary
shoe — shoeless, adj. /shooh/, n., pl. shoes, (esp. Brit. Dial.) shoon; v., shod or shoed, shod or shoed or shodden, shoeing. n. 1. an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a… … Universalium
shoe — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. footwear; footgear; sandal, espadrille, boot, loafer, casual, sneaker; runner, [tire] casing; [brake] lining. See clothing. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. footwear, foot covering. Types of shoes include:… … English dictionary for students
shoe — /ʃu / (say shooh) noun (plural shoes or, Archaic, shoon) 1. an external covering, usually of leather, for the human foot, consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part. 2. US → boot1 (def. 1). 3. some thing or part… …