| die Stirn haben | have the guts |
| die Stirn bieten | paragon |
| die Stirn runzeln | frown |
| die Hosen anhaben | wear the trousers wear the breeches wear the pants |
| gern haben | like |
| gestern Abend | last night |
| zu tun haben | to do with |
| einen sitzen haben | be well-oiled have had a drop too much have had one too many |
| Durst haben | thirst |
| eine Meise haben | to have bats in the belfry |
| die Brust geben | breastfeed |
| die Lust nehmen | put off |
| die Tauben | deaf |
| die da oben | powers that be |
| verdient haben | serve someone right |
| Dienstagabend | Tuesday evening |
| Dienstmädchen | handmaid housemaid |
| nie im Leben | cold day in Hell |
| im Stich lassen | desert |
| dagegen haben | mind |