German Idiom · Intermediate
dicker Hund
Something outrageous or surprising
Pronunciation: say dicker Hund
Meaning
Something outrageous or surprising.
Example
Das ist ein dicker Hund, ich kann es nicht glauben.
That's a big deal, I can't believe it..
Practice tips
- Practice dicker Hund out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German idiom is for intermediate-level learners.