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den richtigen Ton treffen

to strike the right note

Türkçe: doğru tonu tutturmak

Noun
Ton m.
Verb
treffen
Topic
Kommunikation

In a sentence

Der Diplomat traf den richtigen Ton in seiner Rede vor den Gästen.

How it is used

Means 'to strike the right note'—say or do exactly what's appropriate. Neutral register. Use in a job interview when you respond tactfully: 'Er traf den richtigen Ton.' Nuance: implies social sensitivity, not just correctness.

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