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German idioms

What does “Jemandem einen Korb geben” mean?

GermanEmotions and relationshipsInformal

Jemandem einen Korb geben

Word for word

To give someone a basket

What it really means

To turn down a romantic invitation or a proposal. Used mainly of the person on the receiving end.

How we say it in English

To turn someone down

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