Außer Kontrolle geraten
Example: Die Situation geriet schnell außer Kontrolle auf der Party.
Definition
"Außer Kontrolle geraten" means losing control over a situation or event, where things become chaotic or unmanageable. For example, when a party gets out of hand and the situation rapidly becomes uncontrollable, it is described as "außer Kontrolle geraten."
Translations
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get out of control -
irse de las manos -
uit de hand lopen -
anar-se'n de les mans -
échapper à tout contrôle
Etymology
The phrase "außer Kontrolle geraten" is German, combining "außer" meaning 'outside,' "Kontrolle" meaning 'control,' and "geraten," the past participle of 'geraten,' meaning 'to get' or 'to come into a state.' Together, it literally means 'to get outside of control,' perfectly describing a loss of order or management.
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