Ruer dans les brancards
Imagine a mischievous donkey named Pierre in a French countryside village. Pierre, with a sly twinkle in his eye, decides one day that he's had enough of pulling carts. He...
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Un secret de Polichinelle
Have you ever heard Polichinelle's, a.k.a. Punch's secret? If you have, then you are not the only one! Chance is, everyone else has. Un secret de Polichinelle is like that...
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Avoir les dents longues
When the French say someone "has long teeth," they're not suggesting a trip to the orthodontist but rather painting a vivid picture of ambition that could take a bite out of...
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Tourner autour du pot
You're chatting with someone, and instead of diving into the juicy details, they take you on a whimsical journey around the main topic. They share anecdotes, throw in a couple...
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Être gonflé
Being gonflé, or pumped up, is like strutting into a bakery and claiming you invented the baguette. It's so bold, even the Eiffel Tower is blushing, thinking, "Now that's some...
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Être un cordon bleu
Cordon bleu is one of those phrases that like to play double duty. It has a similar core meaning in both French and English, but it's used in different contexts.In French, it...
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C'est une autre paire de manches!
This expression literally translates to "This is another pair of sleeves!" Now, you might be thinking, "I've mastered the art of putting on a shirt – I'm totally ready for...
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Essuyer les plâtres
Imagine your friend invited you for dinner and wants you to try her new, experimental dish. She jokes, "You're about to essuyer les plâtres of my latest culinary creation. Bon...
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