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Below is a draft for the content of a comprehensive dictionary or guide titled (German Idiomatics: Dictionary of German Figures of Speech). Table of Contents / Content Structure 1. Introduction (Einleitung) The Power of Imagery: Why German is a "pictorial" language.

How Martin Luther’s translation shaped German idioms. Deutsche Idiomatik: WГ¶rterbuch der deutschen Re...

From "Einen Vogel haben" (To be crazy) to "Zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen" (Two birds with one stone). Below is a draft for the content of

Understanding "Klar wie Kloßbrühe" (Crystal clear) and "Jemanden im Regen stehen lassen" (To leave someone in the lurch). 4. Daily Life: Food, Work, and Money (Alltagswelt) How Martin Luther’s translation shaped German idioms

Likely from the 16th century, referring to "bearing a burden" or mocking someone’s gullibility.

Expressions originating from old trades, like "Blau machen" (To skip work) or "Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (To hit the nail on the head).

Phrases like "Jemandem sein Herz ausschütten" (To pour one's heart out to someone).