gang und gäbe sein

Based on: Gang
Phrase
1.

to be common practice, to be quite usual

(Fairly common phrasing that's primarily used in contexts of how something is done and that it's done quite often. Think people taking drugs in Berlin clubs.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'gang und gäbe sein' have?

gang und gäbe sein has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to be common practice, to be quite usual.

What is 'gang und gäbe sein' related to?

The word 'gang und gäbe sein' is related to Gang.

Where can I learn more about 'gang und gäbe sein'?

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