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. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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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. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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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. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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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. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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En heldig kartoffel

Literally it means: A lucky potato Explanation: A lucky person. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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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. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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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. Want to learn Danish? Meet your Danish teacher Or click here and book your first trial lesson!

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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. 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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