802 sats \ 6 replies \ @shurikencutter 4 Sep 2023 \ on: What are your favorite idioms? meta
Here are some from a couple languages I understand and some extra:
United States: "Bite the bullet"
Meaning: To face a difficult situation or to make a difficult decision with courage.
Germany: "Da liegt der Hund begraben"
Literal Translation: "That's where the dog is buried"
Meaning: That's the crux of the matter.
Russia: "Вешать лапшу на уши"
Literal Translation: "To hang noodles on one's ears"
Meaning: To deceive someone or tell them lies.
France: "Donner sa langue au chat"
Literal Translation: "To give one's tongue to the cat"
Meaning: To give up guessing.
India (Hindi): "अपनी बिल्ली, सबसे मीयाँ"
Literal Translation: "One's own cat is always a pet"
Meaning: People always think highly of their own possessions or family members.
Now give me your sats @ekzyis
Sorry, that sounds AI generated, lol
And I didn't know you know some Hindi
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lol okay, thanks for diminishing my efforts
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Okay, have some sats:
in dubio pro reo
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Touché! I appreciate the legal leniency.
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I don't need your sat, take it back
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how, I accidentaly gave you one more
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