ins Bockshorn jagen: meaning & examples

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Language: German

Meanings:

  • 1.

    GermanyAustriaSwitzerlandinformal
    • To intimidate, bamboozle, or put someone off so that they feel insecure, confused, or taken advantage of.

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    • Der Verkäufer hat mich total ins Bockshorn gejagt und ich habe den teuren Vertrag unterschrieben.

      The salesman completely intimidated me and I signed the expensive contract.

    • Lass dich nicht ins Bockshorn jagen, wenn sie versuchen, dir etwas aufzuschwatzen.

      Don't let yourself be bamboozled when they try to sell you something.

    • Sie wurde von den Kollegen ins Bockshorn gejagt und wusste nicht mehr, was sie sagen sollte.

      She was intimidated by her colleagues and didn't know what to say anymore.

  • 2.

    Historical Germanarchaic
    • Originally, to drive or force a person or animal into a goat's horn or enclosure; a literal meaning no longer in common use.

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    • Der Hirte hat die Ziegen ins Bockshorn gejagt, um sie in den Stall zu bringen.

      The shepherd drove the goats into the goat's horn enclosure to bring them into the barn.

    • Früher jagte man die Tiere ins Bockshorn, um sie zu kontrollieren.

      In the past, animals were driven into the goat's horn to control them.

    • Der Bauer führte die Herde ins Bockshorn, damit sie sicher übernachtete.

      The farmer led the herd into the goat's horn so they could stay safe overnight.

    • Beim traditionellen Fest wurden die Ziegen ins Bockshorn getrieben, bevor die Zeremonie begann.

      During the traditional festival, the goats were driven into the goat's horn before the ceremony started.

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