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Fersengeld geben

to take to one's heels

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Noun
Fersengeld n.
Verb
geben
Topic
Finanzen

In a sentence

Als der Wachmann kam, gab der Dieb sofort Fersengeld.

How it is used

Means 'to take to one's heels' – fleeing quickly. Neutral register. Use when describing someone escaping a boring party or a dangerous situation. Common mistake: learners use it literally for walking away; it implies sudden, rapid flight.

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