GERMAN · C2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

über seinen Schatten springen

overcome one's inhibitions; make an unaccustomed effort

Für die Versöhnung musste er über seinen Schatten springen und zugeben, dass sein vermeintlich guter Rat verletzend gewesen war.

To achieve reconciliation, he had to overcome his inhibitions and admit that his supposedly good advice had been hurtful.

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