# die Butter bei die Fische

die Butter bei die Fische is a German noun meaning “talking turkey”.

## Meanings

1. _Germany · idiomatic · colloquial_ talking turkey, cutting to the chase (request for honesty, frankness, and straightforwardness)
   - Jetzt mal Butter bei die Fische: Hast du's gemacht oder nicht? — Now be honest: did you do it or not?
2. _Germany · idiomatic · colloquial_ rolling up one's sleeves, getting down to brass tacks (request for honest effort, extra effort, all or nothing)
   - Kommt, Jungs! Gebt mal bisschen Butter bei die Fische und wir gewinnen das Spiel! — Come on, guys! Give it a little extra effort and we'll win the match!

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