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jdm. ein Ei legen

to play a trick on someone

Türkçe: birine oyun oynamak

Noun
Ei n.
Verb
legen
Topic
Alltag und Redewendungen

In a sentence

Der Schalk legt seinem Freund ein Ei und lacht laut.

How it is used

Idiom meaning 'to play a trick on someone' or 'set a trap.' Colloquial register. Use among friends: 'Er hat mir ein Ei gelegt und mich reingelegt.' Nuance: usually harmless/humorous, not malicious.

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