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Idioms are the cat’s pajamas! They exist in every language. An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally, but the meaning is still understood. For example the phrase “costs an arm and a leg”, you’re not literally using your limbs as currency, but it makes the point that this wasn’t cheap. You may have heard someone say “that was a piece of cake”, “break a leg” or “back to the drawing board”, these are some common english idioms . Let’s take a look at 6 different idioms from around the world.
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INDONESIAN
Idiom: Sambil menyelam, minum air.
Translation: While diving, drink water.
Meaning: This idiom is used to express accomplishing two things at once, similar to the english phrase; two birds with one stone.
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ICELANDIC
Idiom: Ég tók hann í bakaríð.
Translation: I took him to the bakery.
Meaning: This Icelandic idiom refers to telling someone off. Similar to the English idiom, that was the last straw.
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POLISH
Idiom: Nie mój cyrk nie moje małpy.
Translation: Not my cirucs, not my monkeys.
Meaning: This Polish idiom basically means not my problem. Similar to the English idiom: you’ve got your work cut out for you.
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GERMAN
Idiom: Alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei.
Translation: Everything has one end, only the sausage has two.
Meaning: This german idiom is used to express everything coming to an end. Similar to the english idiom: all good things come to an end.
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SWEEDISH
Idiom: Finns det hjärterum så finns det stärterum.
Translation: If there’s room in the heart, there’s room for the butt.
Meaning: This Sweedish idiom is used to express if we care about you, we’ll make room for you. Similar to the english idiom: there’s always a seat at our table.
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SPANISH
Idiom: Mucho rudio y pocas nueces.
Translation: A lot of noise and no walnuts.
Meaning: This Spanish idiom refers to people who talk about doing something, but never actually do it. Similar to the English Idiom: All bark no bite.
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