Monthly Archives: March 2017

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Der er ingen ko på isen

Literally it means: There is no cow on the ice Explanation: A cow being on an icy surface would be a very unstable, unsecure situation. Thus this expression is often used when you realize that you mistakenly were concerned about something that could go wrong – but ended up being no problem! Want to learn [...]

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At vaske hænder

Literally it means: To wash hands Explanation: Common expression within Danish politics, when a politician don't want to accept his responsibility e.g. for consequences caused by a decision he made. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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Han er ikke den skarpeste kniv i skuffen

Literally it means: He is not the sharpest knife in the drawer Explanation: Could be said about a person that isn't the brightest head on Mother Earth :-) Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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Kørt over

Literally it means: Run over Explanation: Apart from the dramatic situation where a person gets run over by a car, it is also used as slang within the sports world, when a team looses big time. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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Du må have spist søm

Literally it means: You must have eaten nails Explanation: Said about a person that acts very weird or suggests something absurd. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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Ondt i håret

Literally it means: Having pain in the hair Explanation: Slang for having headache. Often used by a person having hangover. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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At være rundt på gulvet

Literally it means: To be round on the floor Explanation: To be confused or overwhelmed e.g. after receiving some very good or very bad news. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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At blive brændt af

Literally it means: To be burned Explanation: When you experience that a person you had an appointment with, doesn't show up (i.e. at a date or another meeting). Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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Agurketid

Literally it means: Cucumbertime Explanation: Is said about a period where the news media haven't got anything interesting to tell. This is typically in the summer season where all politicians and the Danish parliament ("Folketinget") is on holiday. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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At være på spanden

Literally it means: To be on the bucket Explanation: Is used to indicate that the person in question is in severe trouble. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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