zwischen Tür und Angel

Meaning

  1. while standing; while in a hurry; in passing; in a situation where one does not have or take the time to do something properly
  2. accidentally

Pronounced as (IPA)
/t͡svɪʃn̩ tyːɐ̯ ʊnt ˈaŋl̩/
Etymology

Literally, “between the door and the hinge”.

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