Usage Note
Ellbogen is the elbow, also spelled Ellenbogen. Figuratively Ellbogen haben means to be pushy or ruthless in pursuing one's goals; the plural is unchanged.
Examples
"Er stützte den Ellbogen auf den Tisch."
Natural Translation
He propped his elbow on the table.
Literal Translation
He propped the elbow on the table.
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