Monthly Archives: May 2017

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 tutor?

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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 tutor?

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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 tutor?

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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 tutor?

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En heldig kartoffel

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

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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 tutor?

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At slå koldt vand i blodet

Literally it means: To mix the blood with cold water Explanation: To hesitate, to reconsider, before you do something or make a decision. Looking for a Danish tutor?

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At få kolde fødder

Literally it means: To get cold feet Explanation: To regret something you have done or are about to do. Looking for a Danish tutor?

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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. Looking for a Danish [...]

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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. Looking for a Danish tutor?

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