unshorn
ungeschoren – ungeschorener – am ungeschorensten
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to get away scot-free
To come out of a difficult or problematic situation without punishment, harm, or unpleasant consequences.
Obwohl er den Fehler verursacht hatte, kam er ungeschoren davon.
Although he had caused the mistake, he got away scot-free.
unshorn
Not yet shorn, meaning that the hair or wool has not yet been removed.
Die Schafe blieben bis zum Frühjahr ungeschoren.
The sheep remained unshorn until spring.
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'Ungeschoren' (unshorn) consists of 'un-' and 'geschoren' (shorn), the past participle of 'scheren' (to shear). The prefix 'un-' indicates that the shearing has not taken place; this also gave rise to the figurative use.
Die Schafe waren am Ende des Winters noch ungeschoren.
The sheep were still unshorn at the end of winter.
When referring to people or those responsible, 'ungeschoren' (unscathed) usually means that a possible punishment or unpleasant consequence does not occur. With sheep and other wool-bearing animals, it refers literally to the lack of shearing.
Der Verantwortliche kam trotz des Skandals ungeschoren davon.
Despite the scandal, the person responsible got away scot-free.
Wegen der Kälte ließ der Schäfer die Tiere zunächst ungeschoren.
Because of the cold, the shepherd initially left the animals unshorn.
In its figurative meaning, 'ungeschoren' (unscathed) particularly often appears in the fixed expression 'ungeschoren davonkommen' (to get away scot-free). It describes someone leaving a problematic situation without negative consequences.
Nach mehreren Regelverstößen kam der Spieler nicht ungeschoren davon.
After several rule violations, the player did not get away scot-free.
The literal meaning is found mainly in connection with sheep and their wool. Typical contexts include spring, shearing, and postponing the shearing.
Im Frühjahr waren viele Schafe noch ungeschoren auf der Weide.
In spring, many sheep were still unshorn in the pasture.
