1. Take French leave
Meaning: To leave work without permission Example: The driver had taken French leave 2. To go Dutch Meaning: to split the bill in a restaurant between everyone who ate together. Example: Sally said she wouldn’t let a man pay for her meal on a first date. She prefers to go Dutch. 3. Dutch courage Meaning: drinking a little alcohol to give you courage (bravery/confidence) before you have to do something. Example: I think I’ll have a glass of whiskey for Dutch courage before I ask that girl if she wants to dance with me. 4. It’s all Greek to me Meaning: this phrase is used when you don’t understand or have no knowledge on a topic. Example: I tried to watch a TV show about physics last night, but I gave up. It was all Greek to me. 5. Chinese whispers Meaning: This expression originally comes from a children’s game. It is often used as a metaphor for mistakes and inaccurate information which comes from rumours or gossip. Example: All this talk about the President resigning is just Chinese whispers. There’s no truth to this rumour at all. 6. A Mexican Standoff Meaning: This is expression is used when two groups can not agree on what to do next. Often used to describe a situation in business where there is gridlock. Example: There seems to be a Mexican standoff in the talks as neither the buyer or seller can agree on a price. 7. When in Rome (do as Romans do) Meaning: When you’re visiting a different country, you should behave like the people who live there. Example: I don’t love cotton candy, but we are at a carnival. When in Rome, right? 8. Talk for England Meaning: when someone can talk for hours and hours Example: I’m so sorry I’m late. I couldn’t get away from Linda. She can talk for England! 9. Indian Summer (UK) Meaning: a period in late autumn when the weather is unusually warm Example: Much as I love this Indian Summer, I wish we had this warm weather in the summer rather than in October.
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February 2021
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