Ins Auge sehen
Example: Wir müssen den Problemen jetzt endlich ins Auge sehen.
Definition
"Ins Auge sehen" is a German verb phrase meaning to confront or face a difficult situation or problem directly and honestly, without avoidance. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen den Problemen jetzt endlich ins Auge sehen,' it means we must finally face the problems now.
Etymology
The phrase "ins Auge sehen" literally translates to 'to look into the eye.' It originates from the idea of looking someone or something directly in the eye as a metaphor for confronting reality or truth head-on. This expression has been used in German to emphasize courage and honesty when dealing with challenges.
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"Ins Auge sehen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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