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(i) po zawodach *

* (and) the competition is over

It's a way of saying that the situation is over and the outcome can’t be changed — often with a sense of regret that the window of opportunity has closed.

"Ludzie wykupili już choinki i po zawodach. Trzeba się było wcześniej ruszyć."

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no pela un chango ni a mordidas *

* doesn't peel a monkey even by bites

It refers to a person not able to perform a simple task. A person who is useless, futile, or dead loss.

"Le estoy diciendo a Joel cómo preparar un lonche y sigue sin entender." "Él nomás no pela un chango ni a mordidas."

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κατούρα και λίγο *

* pee a little too

Expression used ironically as a response to someone who pretends to be badass or claims to have done lots of "cool" stuff.

"Έχω κάνει σεξ με 50 διαφορετικά άτομα φέτος." "Καλά φίλε μη γαμάς μόνο, κατούρα και λίγο"

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tirer son plan *

* to pull out one's map

To cope on one's own.

"Je vous accompagnerai à l'école et vous aiderai avec vos devoirs durant la première semaine. Après ça, vous tirez votre plan."

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de poppen aan het dansen *

* the dolls dancing

You say this when you expect conflict, drama, or serious consequences, often after something has gone wrong or a secret has come out.

"Als ze er maar niet achter komen, want dan hebben we de poppen aan het dansen."

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