Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
Example sentences using: Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
Er ging auf eine große Reise, aber am Ende war es nur Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
He went on a big trip, but in the end it was all expenses, nothing gained.
This phrase indicates that despite the effort put into the journey (expenses), there were no results or achievements (nothing gained) to show for it, often used to express disappointment or futility.
Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht durch, konnte das Problem aber nicht lösen. Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
She worked through the night, but couldn't solve the problem. All expenses, nothing gained.
This phrase is used to express situations where a lot of efforts have been put in (working all night), but without any positive outcome (problem remains unsolved).
Mein Ausflug war leider Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
Unfortunately, my trip was all expenses, nothing gained.
The speaker is expressing disappointment about his/her trip not being fruitful despite the costs incurred (expenses)
Ich habe versucht, einen neuen Job zu bekommen, aber am Ende war es Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
I tried to get a new job, but in the end it was all expenses, nothing gained.
This phrase indicates that despite the effort and resources invested in trying to get a new job, it didn't result in any success.
Wir gingen zum Konzert, hörten aber kaum etwas. Es war Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
We went to the concert, but barely heard anything. It was all expenses, nothing gained.
This means that despite spending money on a concert, the experience was not enjoyable or worthwhile.
Er hat versucht, ein neues Geschäft zu eröffnen, aber am Ende war es Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
He tried to open a new business, but in the end it was all expenses, nothing gained.
This phrase signifies somebody putting in a lot of effort and money (e.g., in trying to open a new business) but it not paying off or being profitable.
Die Party war leider Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
Unfortunately, the party was all expenses, nothing gained.
This phrase communicates that despite paying for a party, it did not meet expectations or deliver enjoyment.
Die Reise war für sie Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
The trip was all expenses, nothing gained for her.
Here, the speaker suggests disappointment in the trip as it has resulted in only expenses with no worthwhile experiences or memories.
Er hat viele Probleme trotz der Anstrengungen, die er unternommen hat. Es war Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
He had many problems despite the efforts he made. It was all expenses, nothing gained.
This phrase indicates that someone experiences many difficulties despite their efforts, ending up with no success.
Wir versuchten, unsere Ziele zu erreichen, aber es war Außer Spesen nichts gewesen.
We tried to achieve our goals, but it was all expenses, nothing gained.
It is used to express a situation where efforts (trying to achieve goals) were made with no resulting success.