Collocations with das Rückgrat

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

• Rückgrat zeigen to show backbone dik durmak Der junge Manager zeigte Rückgrat und widersprach dem Vorstand. Figuratively means to show courage, integrity, or moral strength. Kommunikation
• jdm. das Rückgrat brechen (auch fig.) to break someone's backbone birinin belini kırmak Die ständige Kritik brach dem Künstler endgültig das Rückgrat. Figuratively means to destroy someone's spirit or willpower. Kommunikation