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jdm. den Zahn ziehen

to burst someone's bubble

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Noun
der Zahn m.
Verb
ziehen
Topic
Körper und Gesundheit
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Colloquial/idiomatic

Watch out. Common mistake: taking literally—it's never about actual dentistry.

In a sentence

Which form of ziehen fills the gap?

Der Arzt ____ dem Patienten den Zahn, dass Rauchen gesund sei.

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Der Arzt zieht dem Patienten den Zahn, dass Rauchen gesund sei.

How it is used

Means 'to burst someone's bubble' or disabuse them of a false hope. Colloquial/idiomatic. Use when a friend believes they'll win the lottery; you gently explain the odds. Common mistake: taking literally—it's never about actual dentistry.

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