Monthly Archives: April 2017

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.) Looking for a Danish tutor?

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. Looking for a Danish tutor?

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. Looking for a Danish tutor?

Literally it means: A feather can grow 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!" Looking for a Danish tutor?

Literally it means: A storm in a glass of water Explanation: When making a big fuzz out of a minor detail. Looking for a Danish tutor?

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. Looking for a Danish tutor?

Literally it means: To loose the face Explanation: To loose the respect other people have for you. Looking for a Danish tutor?

Literally it means: He is under the slipper Explanation: Is often said about the male in a relationship where it is the female that is the dominating person and she that makes the descissions. Looking for a Danish tutor?

Literally it means: To swallow a camel Explanation: To admit that you are wrong, even though you have clearly stated that you were absolutely sure, that you were right! Looking for a Danish tutor?