der Klügere gibt nach

German

Etymology

Literally, “the smarter one gives in”.

Proverb

der Klügere gibt nach

  1. giving in during an argument instead of insisting that you're right is a sign of intelligence

Derived terms

  • der Klügere gibt so lange nach, bis er der Dumme ist
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