National sayings and phrases - directly translated

Jimbuna · 11-30-20, 10:30 AM

Beat around the bush - To be indirect, and perhaps even reluctant or tricky, in saying or doing something.

Rockstar · 11-30-20, 10:46 AM

You're "dumber than a bag of hammers" or "slower than steam of 'poop'. I use those one a lot when I was in the service.

Commander Wallace · 12-02-20, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockstar

You're "dumber than a bag of hammers" or "slower than steam of 'poop'. I use those one a lot when I was in the service.

My dad said something similar. " You're dumber than a box of rocks."

I have used that saying a lot in my life.

Jimbuna · 12-02-20, 01:00 PM

To cost “an arm and a leg” - If something costs an arm and a leg, it’s very expensive.

mapuc · 12-02-20, 05:25 PM

Some more Danish sayings.

The tip of a jet fighter
Cost a farm

These two is related to something that cost a lot of money.

Markus

Jimbuna · 12-03-20, 08:40 AM

To steal someone’s thunder - means to take credit for something someone else has done.

Jimbuna · 12-04-20, 07:58 AM

"A few sandwiches short of a picnic" - Someone that lacks common sense might be described as "a few sandwiches short of a picnic."

Aktungbby · 12-02-20, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Beat around the bush - To be indirect, and perhaps even reluctant or tricky, in saying or doing something.

...not in Phuket! and "a hell of a 'git' you got''!

11-30-20, 10:30 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,320 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Beat around the bush - To be indirect, and perhaps even reluctant or tricky, in saying or doing something. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-02-20, 01:00 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,320 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	To cost “an arm and a leg” - If something costs an arm and a leg, it’s very expensive. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-03-20, 08:40 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,320 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	To steal someone’s thunder - means to take credit for something someone else has done. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-04-20, 07:58 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,320 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	"A few sandwiches short of a picnic" - Someone that lacks common sense might be described as "a few sandwiches short of a picnic." __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-30-20, 10:46 AM	#2
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	You're "dumber than a bag of hammers" or "slower than steam of 'poop'. I use those one a lot when I was in the service.

12-02-20, 05:25 PM	#5
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,616 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Some more Danish sayings. The tip of a jet fighter Cost a farm These two is related to something that cost a lot of money. Markus