to fail to understand the main idea
den Hauptpunkt nicht verstehen (den Hauptpunkt nicht verstehen)
"You completely missed the point of my argument."
"Du hast völlig den Punkt verfehlt in meiner Argumentation." (du hast vollig den punkt verfehlt in meiner argumentation)
to risk everything on a single opportunity
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
a family member who is considered a disgrace
to do something without knowing the outcome
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle