Todays expression

//Todays expression

At få kolde fødder

Literally it means: To get cold feet Explanation: To regret something you have done or are about to do. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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At tage munden for fuld

Literally it means: To fill your mouth with too much Explanation: When you get involved in something more comprehensive than you can handle. E.g. if you take on a job, and don't have the necessary qualifications, or you agree to run a full marathon, even though you are not fit at all. Want to learn [...]

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At skyde gråspurve med kanoner

Literally it means: To shoot sparrows with cannons Explanation: When you use excessive ressouces to cover a very limited need - like using a truck to transport a bucket, buying a house with 10 bedrooms if you are only one person etc. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your [...]

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At have en selektiv hukommelse

Literally it means: To have a selective memory Explanation: When a person chooses to "forget" stuff, like things that are not so fun (washing up, doing homework etc.) Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

By | April 17th, 2017|Todays expression|Comments Off on At have en selektiv hukommelse

At hænge i bremsen

Literally it means: To lean on or hang onto the brake Explanation: Can be said about a person who talks more than he acts, never seems to get the things done. Also used if you just have an off-day, where you lack energi maybe because of headache or the like. Want to learn Danish? Meet [...]

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En blind passager

Literally it means: A blind passenger Explanation: Here it is not the passenger that is blind, but the personnel on e.g. a ship or a train, that doesn't see the passenger. In other words the passenger is hiding himself in order to avoid paying for the trip. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or [...]

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En fjer kan blive til fem høns

Literally it means: A feather can evolve to five hens Explanation: When a rumor goes from mouth to mouth it often evolves and the story gets worse and worse. Based on a fairytale by the famous, Danish writer H.C. Andersen, "Det er ganske vist!" Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and [...]

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En storm i et glas vand

Literally it means: A storm in a glass of water Explanation: When making a big fuzz out of a minor detail. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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Han er en svamp

Literally it means: He is a sponge Explanation: Rather evil slang expression used to describe a person that has a tendency to drink a lot of alcohol. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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At tabe ansigt

Literally it means: To loose the face Explanation: To loose the respect other people have for you. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

By | April 11th, 2017|Todays expression|Comments Off on At tabe ansigt