Usage examples of "auf meine Kosten" in German with translation to English

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Der Witz ging auf meine Kosten. The joke was at my expense.
Sie hatten viel Spaß auf meine Kosten. They had great fun at my expense.
Es gab keine Antwort auf meine Frage. There was no answer to my question.
Ich bin so stolz auf meine Jungs. I'm so proud of my boys.
Ich bin zu sehr auf meine Karriere konzentriert. I am too focused on my career.
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.
Was immer du sagst, ich mache es auf meine Weise. Whatever you say, I'll do it my way.
Ich bin immer stolz auf meine Familie. I am always proud of my family.
Ich habe innen auf meine Lippe gebissen und ein schlimmes Geschwür davon bekommen. I bit the inside of my lip and got a canker sore.
Ich mag diesen Lehrer nicht, er geht nie auf meine Fragen ein. I don't like this teacher; he always ignores my questions.
Ich warte auf meine Mutter. I'm waiting for my mother.
Ich bin stolz auf meine Schuhe. I am proud of my shoes.
Können Sie bitte auf meine Tasche aufpassen? Can you please watch my bag?
Sie legte ihren Kopf auf meine Brust, um meinen Herzschlag zu hören. She lay her head on my chest so she could listen to my heartbeat.
Er legte mir die Hand auf meine Schulter. He placed his hand on my shoulder.
Warum hast du mich aufgeweckt, um mir etwas so wichtiges zu erzählen? Jetzt werde ich mich nie auf meine Arbeit konzentrieren können! Why did you wake me up to tell me something that big? Now, I'll never be able to concentrate on my work!
Mein Vater legte seine Hand auf meine Schulter. Father laid his hand on my shoulder.
Ich fühlte mich beschämt, als auf meine Fehler hingewiesen wurde. I was abashed when my mistakes were pointed out.
Nein, nein, das geht auf meine Rechnung. No, no, it's on me.
Sie reagierte nicht auf meine Frage. She made no response to my question.
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