German

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Etymology

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Literally, with alas and crash, probably an alteration of synonymous mit Ach und Weh (literally with alas and woe).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɪt ˈax ʊnt ˈkʁax/
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Prepositional phrase

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mit Ach und Krach

  1. (idiomatic) by the skin of one's teeth (barely and with great exertion)
    Synonyms: mit Mühe und Not, mit Hauen und Stechen