das Standbein
Translation
standing leg, mainstay, core business
Examples
Beim Ballett ist das Standbein sehr wichtig.
In ballet, the standing leg is very important.
Die Firma hat sich ein zweites Standbein aufgebaut.
The company has established a second line of business.
Grammar Patterns
to build up ((sth.acc)) for oneself The company has built up a second line of business.
Similar Words
Stütze (support), Hauptgeschäft (main business)
Etymology
A compound of 'Stand' (stance, standing) + 'Bein' (leg). Literally a 'standing leg'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person standing firmly on one leg ('Standbein'). This leg provides all the support, just like a company's core business.