Steilvorlage

German

Etymology

steil + Vorlage

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtaɪ̯lfoːɐ̯ˌlaːɡə/
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Noun

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

  1. (soccer) through ball, through pass (forward pass played between opposition defenders)
    Synonym: Steilpass
  2. (figurative) pretext, opportunity (for an attack)
    • 2021 April 28, Dominic Johnson, “Konservative in Großbritannien: Donnergrollen in Downing Street”, in Die Tageszeitung: taz, →ISSN:
      Für Konservative im Sinne von Genügsamkeit – also wie Theresa May und auch der Daily Mail – war das höchst suspekt, und für den von Äußerlichkeiten unbeeindruckten Cummings eine Steilvorlage.
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Declension

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

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