German phrase

Das ist eine Redewendung aus ~.

Meaning

That is an expression from ___

When to use it

It names the source. Often casual and less detailed than a full citation.

Example dialogue

Das ist eine Redewendung aus dem Mittelalter.

That is an expression from the Middle Ages.

Ach so, deshalb wirkt der Ausdruck altmodisch.

Oh, I see, that's why the expression sounds old-fashioned.

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