What are some interesting idioms in different languages?

What are some interesting idioms in different languages?

Sure! One interesting idiom is 'It's raining cats and dogs' in English, which means it's raining heavily. In German, they say 'Es regnet Bindfäden,' which translates to 'It's raining twine.'

Can you give me more examples?

Of course! In Spanish, there's 'Estar en las nubes,' meaning 'to be in the clouds,' which refers to someone who is daydreaming. In French, 'C'est la vie' means 'That's life,' used to express acceptance of a situation.

What about idioms that don't translate well?

Great question! An example is the Japanese idiom 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down,' which means that those who stand out may face criticism. It doesn't have a direct equivalent in English.

Are there any idioms related to food?

Yes! In English, we say 'Bite off more than you can chew,' meaning to take on more than you can handle. In Italian, 'Essere in un mare di guai' translates to 'to be in a sea of troubles,' using a food metaphor.