Etwas auf den Weg bringen
Example: Wir müssen dringend etwas auf den Weg bringen, um das Projekt zu retten.
Definition
"Etwas auf den Weg bringen" means to initiate or start something, especially a project or plan, with the goal of ensuring progress or success. It involves taking the necessary actions to set a process in motion, such as 'We urgently need to get something moving to save the project.'
Etymology
The phrase "etwas auf den Weg bringen" literally translates to 'bring something onto the way' in German. It originates from the idea of setting something on a path or route, symbolizing the start of a journey or process. Did you know? The phrase is metaphorical, using 'Weg' (way) to represent progress or development.
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