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earwigs

/ˈɪrwɪɡz/

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noun

Ohrwürmer

Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

Examples :

"I found several earwigs hiding under a flowerpot in the garden. "

Ich fand mehrere Ohrwürmer, die sich unter einem Blumentopf im Garten versteckten.

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noun

Ohrwurm, heimlicher Ratgeber

One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.

Examples :

"The manager suspected that one of his employees was an earwig, secretly poisoning the team against him with constant, negative gossip. "

Der Manager vermutete, dass einer seiner Angestellten ein Ohrwurm war, der das Team heimlich mit ständigem, negativem Gerede gegen ihn vergiftete.

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noun

Schmeichler, Schleimer

Examples :

"He suspected some of his classmates were mere earwigs, constantly praising the teacher to get better grades. "

Er vermutete, dass einige seiner Klassenkameraden nur Schmeichler waren, die den Lehrer ständig lobten, um bessere Noten zu bekommen.

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verb

Jemanden mit Vorurteilen beeinflussen, einreden

To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.

Examples :

"His rival tried to earwig the boss by constantly mentioning his mistakes. "

Sein Rivale versuchte, den Chef mit ständiger Erwähnung seiner Fehler mit Vorurteilen zu beeinflussen.

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verb

Beeinflussen, bearbeiten

To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.

Examples :

"My brother tried to earwig me into lending him money by constantly whispering about his problems. "

Mein Bruder versuchte, mich zu beeinflussen, ihm Geld zu leihen, indem er ständig über seine Probleme flüsterte.

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verb

Belauschen

Examples :

"He didn't mean to earwig, but he overheard his coworkers discussing his performance during their lunch break. "

Er wollte nicht belauschen, aber er hörte zufällig, wie seine Kollegen während ihrer Mittagspause seine Leistung besprachen.

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verb

Belauschen, horchen

To eavesdrop on.

Examples :

"He tried to earwig on his sister's phone call to find out what she got him for his birthday. "

Er versuchte, das Telefongespräch seiner Schwester zu belauschen, um herauszufinden, was sie ihm zum Geburtstag schenkte.

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