Yearly Archives: 2017

At kaste perler for svin

Literally it means: To throw pearls at pigs Explanation: When you do something nice for someone or give something nice to someone and they don't appreciate it. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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At tabe tråden

Literally it means: To loose/drop the thread Explanation: When you are in the middle of explaining something and suddenly have forgotten what you had planned to say next. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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At tage nogen ved næsen

Literally it means: To grap somebody by the nose Explanation: To cheat somebody. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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Han har en kæp i øret!

Literally it means: He has a stick in the ear! Explanation: He is drunk. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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Det vil jeg blæse på

Literally it means: I will blow at that Explanation: I don't care...or...it is not important. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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At have et skelet i skabet

Literally it means: To have a skeleton in the closet Explanation: When you have something unpleasant in your past that you are trying to forget or trying to hide. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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At have en lille fjer på

Literally it means: To wear a little feather Explanation: Could be said about a person who has been drinking a little alcohol. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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Alle veje fører til Rom

Literally it means: All roads lead to Rome Explanation: The same result can be achieved in many ways. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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En heldig kartoffel

Literally it means: A lucky potato Explanation: A lucky person. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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At bide i det sure æble

Literally it means: To bite in the sour apple Explanation: To do something you really don't want to. Looking for a Danish teacher?

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