German idioms
What does “Die Hand für jemanden ins Feuer legen” mean?
Die Hand für jemanden ins Feuer legen
Word for word
To put one's hand in the fire for someone
What it really means
To trust someone completely, to the point of guaranteeing their character to others.
How we say it in English
To vouch for someone
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