103 STANDARD PHRASES

Entries

wat binne wy moai fuort, net? *

* we are beautifully away, aren't we?

A phrase people like to say to each other when they are on an outing or trip, as a way to say express that you are having a good time.

*op it strân* "Wat binne wy moai fuort, net?"

Added by amarens

on the biatny

Describes something in relation to another object that is diagonally across from something

"Their house is on the biatny from The Smith’s place."

Added by anonymous

и не говори *

* and don't even say that

The phrase is used as emphatic agreement. The meaning is "I knew what you've just said, and I agree with it completely, even without your words, you don't even need to talk me into it"

“В поезде столько народу, не зайти, не выйти.” “И не говори.”

Added by anonymous

like turkeys voting for Christmas

If someone supports an action that will harm them, this action is said to be "like turkeys voting for Christmas." This phrase is often used with reference to politicians or political decisions.

"If we accept this proposal, it would be like turkeys voting for Christmas."

Added by lucia871

avoir la gueule de bois *

* to have a wooden mouth

To have a hangover or to feel hungover after a heavy night of drinking alcohol.

"J'ai une affreuse gueule de bois."

Added by charlotteashton

Back to categories