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."
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."