Etwas auf die Goldwaage legen
Example: Man sollte ihre Worte nicht zu ernst auf die Goldwaage legen.
Definition
"Etwas auf die Goldwaage legen" means to take something very seriously or to analyze and judge words or actions with excessive precision and strictness, often more than necessary, as in the example: One should not take her words too seriously or literally.
Etymology
The phrase "etwas auf die Goldwaage legen" literally means 'to put something on the gold scale.' It originates from the practice of weighing precious metals on highly accurate gold scales, symbolizing careful and exact judgment. Did you know? It's used metaphorically to suggest scrutinizing something with extreme care.
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