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Auf dicke Hose machen

To show off

Language note: Literally 'act like wearing big pants'.

Culture note: Used to describe someone who is bragging or flaunting.

Context: The conversation turns to someone they know who often likes to brag.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Auf

[owf]

To show off

Trying to impress others by being flashy or boastful.

Er versucht immer, auf dicke Hose zu machen.

He always tries to show off.

dicke

[DIK-keh]

big

Describing something large, here metaphorically.

Auf dicke Hose machen mit seinem neuen Auto.

Showing off with his new car.

Hose

[HOH-seh]

pants

Common clothing item, used metaphorically in this phrase.

Er macht auf dicke Hose bei der Party.

He's showing off at the party.

machen

[MAK-en]

to make

Part of the phrase, indicating action.

Warum machst du auf dicke Hose?

Why are you showing off?

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