gang und gäbe
commonplace
Customary and widespread, so that many people consider it normal.
EXAMPLE
Solche Regeln sind in dieser Branche gang und gäbe.
Such rules are commonplace in this industry.
gang
commonplace
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Usage tips
Fixed expression
In this sense, 'gang' (commonplace) is almost always used together with 'und gäbe'. The fixed expression is 'gang und gäbe' (commonplace), and its parts are not normally used separately.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Verein ist es gang und gäbe, neue Mitglieder persönlich zu begrüßen.
In this club, it is commonplace to welcome new members personally.
Sentence patterns
The expression is typically used with 'sein' (to be): a practice or behavior 'ist gang und gäbe' (is commonplace). The pattern 'Es ist gang und gäbe, dass …' (It is commonplace for …) is also frequent.
EXAMPLE
Es ist gang und gäbe, dass die Mitarbeitenden ihre Ergebnisse am Freitag vorstellen.
It is commonplace for employees to present their results on Fridays.
Typical collocations
'Gang und gäbe' (commonplace) is particularly often used to describe rules, practices, procedures, or behaviors in a particular setting. It is frequently preceded by phrases such as 'in einer Branche' (in an industry), 'in einer Firma' (in a company), or 'bei einer Gruppe' (within a group).
EXAMPLE
In vielen Unternehmen ist das Arbeiten im Homeoffice inzwischen gang und gäbe.
Working from home is now commonplace in many companies.
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