kleine Brötchen backen
Meaning
to dial down one's future plans and ambitions (often in response to a setback)
Concepts
Synonyms
klein beigeben
Rückzieher machen
einsichtig zeigen
kein Rückgrat haben
Einsehen haben
Kopf einziehen
Etymology
Literally, “to bake small bread rolls”.
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