ein Fass aufmachen

Based on: aufmachen, Fass
Phrase
1.

to make a fuss

(Just to make sure: German "Fass" means barrel. The similarity to "fuss" is a helpful coincidence.)
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Examples
  • Die Kellnerin hat zuviel kassiert, aber ich wollte wegen 2 Euro kein Fass aufmachen. (common expression)
  • The waitress charges too much but I didn't want to make a fuss about 2 bucks.... I didn't want to open a barrel. (lit.)
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Prefix Verb Explained – “aufmachen”

A quick look at "aufmachen" and why it doesn't only mean "to open". Also: a look at the secret behind the r-verion and the super useful "raufmachen".

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How many meanings does the German word 'ein Fass aufmachen' have?

ein Fass aufmachen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to make a fuss.

What is 'ein Fass aufmachen' related to?

The word 'ein Fass aufmachen' is related to aufmachen and Fass.

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Prefix Verb Explained – “aufmachen”
A quick look at "aufmachen" and why it doesn't only mean "to open". Also: a look at the secret behind the r-verion and the super useful "raufmachen".
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