How could you let that Kraut on?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions why someone would allow a German person to do something.
- In plain terms
- They wonder why a German is being let on.
- What can you take from it?
- Question assumptions about who is allowed to act.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does the speaker feel this is a problem?
- What assumptions are being made about the person?
Another view
The phrase uses a dated ethnic slur, which can be offensive.
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