When learning, I find it is helpful to have a stimulating visual. Because, you know, it helps me remember what I’m learning… or something. Here are a few phrases from around the world that you can bust out the next time you want to show your pals how smart you are.
Flat out like a lizard drinking.
Country of origin: AUSTRALIA
Meaning: To be extremely busy.
Country of origin: FRANCE
Meaning: To speak poorly, or to mumble.
Arrête de te la péter. (Stop snapping your suspender against your chest. )
Country of origin: FRANCE
Meaning: Stop bragging.
Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof. (Life isn’t a place for riding ponies)
Country of origin: GERMANY
Meaning: Life is tough, it is what it is.
Fredagsmys (It’s a combination of the words “Friday” and “Cozy”)
Country of origin: SWEDEN
Meaning: It’s a slang term for “being lazy in a good way” and enjoying some bad TV and junk food.
En rosin i polsen (A raisin in a sausage)
Country of origin: NORWAY
Meaning: A pleasant surprise in something that was already good.
Molson Muscle
Country of origin: CANADA
Meaning: This is essentially a Canadian version of the “Beer Belly” said in some parts of Canada.
shèng nǚ (leftover girls)
Country of origin: CHINA
Meaning: Women who are educated but can’t seem to find a suitable partner for themselves.
luǒ hūn (Naked wedding)
Country of origin: CHINA
Meaning: To get married without a ceremony.
Country of origin: SPAIN
Meaning: I’m trying to think.
Pichazo
Country of origin: COSTA RICA
Meaning: To have a lot of something. It is similar to how we say “A shit ton.”
Jalarse una torta (To pull a cake)
Country of origin: COSTA RICA
Meaning: To screw something up big time.
Mi Llave/Llavería/Llavero (My key/key chain)
Country of origin: COLOMBIA
Meaning: My closest/dearest friends.
Mamar Gallo (To suck a rooster)
Country of origin: COLOMBIA
Meaning: To waste time or procrastinate.
Tengo un ratón en la cabeza (I have a rat in my head)
Country of origin: VENEZUELA
Meaning: I have a massive hangover.
Knowledge is power!!!
