Das Blatt wenden
Example: Manchmal muss man das Blatt wenden, um Erfolg zu haben.
Definition
"Das Blatt wenden" is a German expression meaning to reverse a situation or change one's fortune, often implying that a previously unfavorable circumstance is turned into a favorable one. For example, it is used when someone changes the course of events to achieve success.
Etymology
The phrase "das Blatt wenden" literally translates to 'turn the leaf' or 'turn the page.' It originates from the idea of turning a page in a book to start a new chapter, symbolizing a fresh start or change in circumstances. Did you know this expression vividly captures the hope of shifting one's luck or fate?
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