What are some interesting idioms from different languages?

What are some interesting idioms from 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.'

That's fascinating! Do you have more examples?

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

I love these! Are there idioms that don't translate well?

Yes, many idioms don't translate directly. For example, the Japanese idiom 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down' means that those who stand out may face criticism.

Can you tell me about idioms related to food?

Sure! In English, we say 'Bite the bullet' to mean facing a difficult situation. In Italian, 'In bocca al lupo' translates to 'In the wolf's mouth,' wishing someone good luck.