# der Columbo

der Columbo is a German noun meaning “Sherlock”.

## Meanings

1. Sherlock; used to refer to someone who expresses the obvious while not being aware of its obviousness

## Examples

- Detektiv Columbo trägt stets einen abgenutzen Regenmantel. — Detective Columbo is always in a frayed raincoat.

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