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Die Augen aufs Große und den Großen aufs Auge

English translation: Aim high, fail big


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German term or phrase:Die Augen aufs Große und den Großen aufs Auge
English translation:Aim high, fail big
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19:34 Apr 12, 2008
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German term or phrase: Die Augen aufs Große und den Großen aufs Auge
What does this motto mean in English?
Many thanks, in advance.
Cal Charles
Aim high, fail big
Explanation:
This is from a book/movie called "Verschwende Deine Jugend" (English title: "Play it Loud"). I haven't read or seen it, but the phrase seems to mean something like: "Set big goals and get knocked down hard."

I've been trying to think of a good way to express that in English, while still keeping the poetic nature of the original, but haven't been able to come up with anything good. Hope I helped a little.
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dmcbane
Local time: 20:19
Grading comment
On the money, thanks.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3Aim high, fail big
dmcbane


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Aim high, fail big


Explanation:
This is from a book/movie called "Verschwende Deine Jugend" (English title: "Play it Loud"). I haven't read or seen it, but the phrase seems to mean something like: "Set big goals and get knocked down hard."

I've been trying to think of a good way to express that in English, while still keeping the poetic nature of the original, but haven't been able to come up with anything good. Hope I helped a little.

dmcbane
Local time: 20:19
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PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
On the money, thanks.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Excellent, thanks very much!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Cilian O'Tuama: Where do you get the "get knocked down hard"? W/o any context or familiarity with the book, I'd guess sth. like: Keep your eye on the big picture, and try to make life particularly difficult for the big guy/best opponent/favourite. Just guessing though.
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Changes made by editors
Apr 13, 2008 - Changes made by Marcus Malabad:
Term askedDie Augen aufs Große und den Großen aufs Auge. => Die Augen aufs Große und den Großen aufs Auge
LevelNon-PRO => PRO


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