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Che si dice? *

* What is said?

A near-equivalent in English would be "what's up?", referring to people's perception of the general current situation. The question is usually referred to one or more people in particular, so it always has its specificity.

"Ehilà! Che si dice?"

Added by nick90

your other left

Used when someone mistakes which direction is being referred to, such as your right side when asked for something on your left side.

“Hey, could you grab that bag on your left? Uh, no, your other left.”

Added by anonymous

Coma mierda *

* Go eat shit

Something you say when someone makes you very angry.

"Estoy muy enojado por lo que hizo. ¡Coma merda!"

Added by anonymous

Hals und Beinbruch *

* neck and leg fracture

Used to wish someone good luck, especially if it's relating to something dangerous.

"Ich werde meinem Chef sagen, dass ich aus Versehen meinen Stuhl kaputt gemacht habe." "Oh, na dann Hals und Beinbruch!"

Added by calypso

houtje touwtje *

* little wood little rope

When something is not really well put together, as if it were handcrafted from only wood and rope.

"Het achterlicht van de auto ging stuk, voor het moment heb ik het houtje touwtje gerepareerd"

Added by PetraB

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