backscratching

ˈbækˌskrætʃɪŋ
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Translation of backscratching into German

Noun

favor exchange

helping each other by doing favors
  • The politicians were accused of backscratching to gain support.Die Politiker wurden des Gefälligkeitstauschs beschuldigt, um Unterstützung zu gewinnen.
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Synonyms and analogies of backscratching in English

n.mutual aidreciprocityMore synonyms

Examples of backscratching in a sentence

  • Backscratching among board members was evident.
backscratch
ˈbækˌskrætʃ
Noun
1.

reciprocity

Rare
mutual exchange of favors
Rare
Gefälligkeitstausch
  • Their relationship was based on backscratch and mutual benefits.Ihre Beziehung beruhte auf Gefälligkeitstausch und gegenseitigem Nutzen.
2.

physical

Rare
scratch on the skin of the back
Rare
Kratzer am Rücken Kratzspur am Rücken
  • He had a backscratch from climbing the tree.Er hatte einen Kratzer am Rücken vom Baumklettern.
Verb
1.

physical action

tr./intr.Rare
scratch one's or another's back for relief
tr./intr.Rare
rückenkraulen den Rücken kratzen
  • She asked him to backscratch her after a long day.Sie bat ihn, ihr den Rücken zu kratzen nach einem langen Tag.
2.

reciprocal help

tr.Rare
help someone in return for help
tr.Rare
  • They agreed to backscratch to get their projects approved.Sie vereinbarten, miteinander zu kooperieren, um ihre Projekte genehmigt zu bekommen.

Translations of "backscratching" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Geben und Nehmen

In the world of business, many deals are struck by backscratching among partners.

In der Geschäftswelt werden viele Geschäfte durch das Geben und Nehmen zwischen Partnern abgeschlossen.

In a small town, backscratching is common among neighbors looking for support.

In einer Kleinstadt ist Geben und Nehmen unter Nachbarn, die Unterstützung suchen, weit verbreitet.

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backscratching: Examples and translations in context

The committee relied on backscratching to gather resources and secure funding.

Der Ausschuss war auf Geben und Nehmen angewiesen, um Ressourcen zu sammeln und Finanzierung zu sichern.

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