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Die Kirche im Dorf lassen
Literally 'to leave the church in the village,' it means to stay grounded and not exaggerate or overreact. It is a call for common sense during a heated debate.
Examples in context
Wir sollten jetzt mal die Kirche im Dorf lassen.
We should probably not get carried away now.
Lass mal die Kirche im Dorf, es war nicht so schlimm.
Don't get carried away, it wasn't that bad.
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