At sluge en kamel
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?
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! Looking for a Danish [...]
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. Looking for a Danish tutor?
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 :-) Looking for a Danish tutor?
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. Looking for a Danish tutor?
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. Looking for a Danish tutor?
Ondt i håret
Literally it means: Having pain in the hair Explanation: Slang for having headache. Often used by a person having hangover. Looking for a Danish tutor?
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. Looking for a Danish tutor?
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). Looking for a Danish tutor?
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. Looking for a Danish tutor?