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French France

ça casse pas trois pattes à un canard

Expression USED In the past BY Everyone

(it doesn't break three legs to a duck ) • Not really impressive or significant. It is a bit old now, more used for humoristic emphasis.

"Franchement, ce film ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard."

"Honestly, that movie doesn't break three paws to a duck."

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French France

être sur la paille

Expression USED On Occasion BY Everyone

(to be on straw) • A lack of money, being broke.

"- Tu veux aller au restaurant ? - Je ne peux pas, je suis sur la paille."

"- Do you want to go to the restaurant ? - Can't. I'm on straw."

Confirmed by 7 people