tief in die Tasche greifen

German

Etymology

Literally, “to dig deep in one's pocket”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tiːf ɪn diː ˈtaʃə ˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/

Phrase

tief in die Tasche greifen

  1. (often with modal verbs) to pay through the nose
    Ich musste tief in die Tasche greifen, um mir das neue Auto leisten zu können.
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