Englishfor English speakers
nicht auf jemandes Mist gewachsen sein
auf
noun
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(obsolete) A changeling or elf child; a child left by fairies.
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(obsolete) A deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an oaf.
mist
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noun
a thin fog with condensation near the ground
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verb
(= mist over)
become covered with mist
The windshield misted over
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verb
spray finely or cover with mist
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verb
(= obscure, cloud)
make less visible or unclear
The stars are obscured by the clouds
the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley