am Nasenring durch die Manege führen

German

Etymology

Literally, “to lead through the ring by the nose-ring”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /am ˈnaːzn̩ʁɪŋ dʊʁç di maˈneːʒə ˈfyːʁn̩/

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Phrase

am Nasenring durch die Manege führen

1. to shame, to embarrass, to expose, to disgrace
2. to put under pressure

Further reading

• "am Nasenring durch die Manege führen" in Redensarten-Index