Sentence examples of "Brei" in German

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Meine Frau war früher Profi-Ringerin. Wenn sie mich jemals dabei erwischt, dass ich sie betrüge, werde ich zu Brei geschlagen. My wife used to be a pro-wrestler, so if she ever catches me two-timing her, I'd be beaten to a pulp.
Viele Köche verderben den Brei Too many cooks spoil the broth
Reden Sie nicht um den heißen Brei herum Don't beat about the bush
Rede nicht lange um den heißen Brei herum: komm zur Sache! Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
Reden Sie nicht um den heißen Brei herum: Haben wir ein Problem oder nicht? Don't pussyfoot around the issue; do we have a problem, or don't we?
Rede nicht um den heißen Brei herum, ich will, dass du auf meine Frage antwortest. Don't beat about the bush. I want you to answer my question.
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