Example: Das Gespräch wird wahrscheinlich auf eine Einigung hinauslaufen.
Definition
"Auf etwas hinauslaufen" means that a situation or discussion is likely to lead to or result in a specific outcome or conclusion. For example, a conversation might "auf etwas hinauslaufen" to an agreement, indicating the final result or point being reached.
The phrase "auf etwas hinauslaufen" comes from German, where "hinauslaufen" literally means 'to run out' or 'to end up.' It combines "hinaus" (out) and "laufen" (to run). The expression figuratively describes the direction or end point of a process or event, much like running towards a final destination.
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