Es kommt darauf an
Example: Es kommt darauf an, wie das Wetter morgen wird.
Definition
"Es kommt darauf an" is a German expression meaning that the outcome or decision depends on certain conditions or factors. It is used to indicate that something is contingent or conditional, as in the phrase 'Es kommt darauf an, wie das Wetter morgen wird,' meaning the result relies on tomorrow's weather.
Etymology
The phrase "es kommt darauf an" literally translates to 'it comes down to it' in English. It originates from the German verb 'kommen' (to come) combined with 'darauf ankommen,' which means 'to depend on' or 'to hinge on.' This idiom has been used for centuries to express conditionality or dependence on circumstances.
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