ab|blitzen
Translation
to be rejected, to be turned down, to be snubbed
Examples
Er ist bei ihr abgeblitzt.
He was turned down by her.
Mit seiner Idee blitzte er beim Chef ab.
His idea was shot down by the boss.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) to be rejected by sb. He was rejected by her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückweisen, abweisen (to reject)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) + 'blitzen' (to flash like lightning). It evokes a quick, sharp rejection.
Memory Tips
Imagine a flash of lightning ('Blitz') pushing you 'ab' (away). A very sudden, sharp rejection.