rechts ist, wo der Daumen links ist in All languages combined

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Etymology: Literally, “right is where your thumb is on the left”, a nonsensical mnemonic (as it requires the distinction in itself). Etymology templates: {{m-g|right is where your thumb is on the left}} “right is where your thumb is on the left”, {{lit|right is where your thumb is on the left}} Literally, “right is where your thumb is on the left” Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} rechts ist, wo der Daumen links ist

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"rechts ist, wo der Daumen links ist" meaning in All languages combined

Phrase [German]