Sunday, 15 February 2026

"I know my Pappenheimer"


  • From the wiki

  • In German the phrase "I know my Pappenheimer" (Ich kenne meine Pappenheimer) referring to a person acting as expected in a negative sense. Originating from Schillers Wallenstein plays, though there meant in positive way.[6] In Dutch the expression retains its positive meaning, though it can also be used ironically.[7]

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