German Idiom · Intermediate
Land unter
a situation where one is swamped with work
Pronunciation: say Land unter
Meaning
a situation where one is swamped with work
Example
Doch das nächste „Land unter“ kommt bestimmt.
But the next severe flood is definitely coming.
Practice tips
- Practice Land unter 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.