großer Bogen

Meaning

A word or expression meaning "wide berth".

Example

einen großen Bogen um jemanden machen

to give somebody a wide berth

Practice tips

• Practice großer Bogen 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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