German idioms
What does “Jemandem einen Korb geben” mean?
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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