die Lifelines
Translation
lifelines (in a quiz show), jokers
Examples
Er hat noch alle seine Lifelines.
He still has all his lifelines.
Die Kandidatin nutzte eine ihrer Lifelines.
The contestant used one of her lifelines.
Grammar Patterns
eine Lifeline benutzen/einsetzen | to use a lifeline | The contestant had to use his last lifeline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Joker, Hilfsmittel (aid), Rettungsanker (lifesaver)
Etymology
From English 'life' + 'line'. Used in German primarily due to the TV show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'.
Memory Tips
Picture the lifelines in a quiz show as ropes thrown to a contestant to save their 'life' in the game.