Collocations with die Figur

2 pairings in Verbindung, built on 2 verbs. Each links to its meaning, example sentence and register.

• eine gute / schlechte Figur abgeben to cut a fine/poor figure iyi/kötü bir izlenim bırakmak Die Rednerin gab bei der Konferenz eine gute Figur ab. Idiom meaning 'to cut a fine/poor figure' – making an impression through appearance or performance. Körper und Gesundheit
• eine gute / schlechte Figur machen to cut a fine/poor figure iyi/kötü bir izlenim bırakmak Der junge Anwalt machte vor Gericht eine gute Figur. Idiom meaning 'to cut a fine/poor figure' – presenting oneself well or poorly. Körper und Gesundheit