English United Kingdom

famous last words

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some People

An ironic comment on an overconfident assertion that may later be proved wrong.

"I'll be perfectly fine going on my own!" "Famous last words!"

French France

le lendemain de cuite

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Most People

The day after a night of drinking.

"Un burger bien fat en lendemain de cuite n'est en fait pas une très bonne idée."

"Eating a big fatty burger the night after drinking isn't a very good idea."

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Dutch Netherlands

het is wel goed met je

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some People

(it is good with you) • Often used in a sarcastic way when you don't really believe what the other person is saying or they are talking nonsense and you have no interest in further engaging with them. An English approximation could be something like "Sure, buddy".

"Maar als je me nog tienduizend kan lenen, dan betaal ik je echt terug" "Ja, het is wel goed met je"

"But if you can loan me another 10k then I will definitely pay you back" "Yes, it is good with you"

Confirmed by 2 people

Dutch Netherlands

Rara hoe kan dat?

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some People

(ra ra how can that?) • Phrase traditionally used at the end of a riddle or something seemingly inexplicable, meaning something along the lines of "Guess guess, how is it possible?". Alternatively, it is used when something is supposed to be a mystery but is actually really obvious.

"Jeffrey Epstein heeft zelfmoord gepleegd terwijl zijn bewakers in slaap waren gevallen en hij de dag ervoor nog onder observatie stond." "Tsja. Ra ra, hoe kan dat?"

"Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide while his guards fell asleep and were under observation the day before." "Well. Ra ra, how can that?"

Dutch Netherlands and Belgium

aan de slag

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Everyone

(on the battle) • Phrase used to encourage others to start something that needs to be done.

"Oké jongens, aan de slag! We hebben niet veel tijd meer."

"Okay guys, let's get to work! We don't have much time left."

English United States

takes forever

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY everyone

When something is taking a very long time and you want to exaggerate that its been a very long time.

“Why is it taking forever for our food to come out?”

Confirmed by 13 people

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English United States

screw up

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY some people

(v.) • Used to express a mistake or an error you made. People use this phrase when they don't want to mess something up or to have something go wrong.

"Take your time, you don't want to screw up!"

Confirmed by 16 people

Dutch Netherlands

Wat is wijsheid?

Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some people

(What is wisdom?) • Used when you are not sure what the right thing to do is.

"Moet ik de nieuwe baan aannemen, of gewoon bij m'n oude blijven?" "Tsja, wat is wijsheid?"

"Should I take the new job or stay at my current one?" "Well, what is wisdom?"

Confirmed by 4 people

English United States

John Hancock

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Some People

(n.) • Used in place of “signature.” A reference to a man who signed the Declaration of Independence. Known for signing the document the largest.

“Hey, I need your John Hancock before you go.”

Confirmed by 9 people

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Hindi India

नमस्ते

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone

(n.) • Used to greet a person when you meet them or when you are taking leave of the person. Equivalent to 'Hello' in English.

"नमस्ते , आप कैसे हैं ?"

"Hello, how are you?"

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Gujarati Gujarat, India

મજામાં?

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(v.) • (Are you having fun? ) • Used as an informal way to greet people instead of asking how are you, since there is no specific word for the English counterpart - hello. It can be used to convey the meanining of "Are you well" ?"

"મજામાં છે?"

"Are you having fun?"

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German | Liechtenstein Dialect Liechtenstein

hoi

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(interj.) • Frequent greeting, used in almost every situation. Exceptions: when greeting the elderly, we switch to the Swiss German, more formal "Grüezi". When greeting the Prince, we say "Grüss Gott, Durchlaucht".

"Hoi, bisch o am wandera?"

"Hi, so you're hiking too?"

Italian Italy

alla mezza

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Some People

(at the half) • It means "at half past x" and there's no need to say what hour.

"Ci vediamo in piazza alla mezza?"

"See you in the square at the half?"

Confirmed by 9 people

Italian | Neapolitan Naples, Italy

Schizzechea

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(v.) • You use "schizzechea" to say that it's drizzling.

"Sta piovendo?" "Solo un po'... Schizzechea."

"Is it raining?" "Just a bit... It's drizzling."

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English Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Ay up Duck

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Potters

A way to say hello. An informal greeting.

"Ay up Duck, how are ya?"

Confirmed by 4 people

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German German speaking countries

huhu

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone

A colloquial form of saying hello.

"Huhu, wie geht's?"

"Huhu, how are you?"

Confirmed by 2 people

German Northern Germany , Germany

Moin

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Almost Everyone

A greeting which can be used at any given time.

"Moin, wie geht's dir?"

"Hello, how are you?"

Confirmed by 4 people

Italian Italy

Non ci piove

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone

(It doesn’t rain on that ) • Used to say that there are no doubts about something.

"Agli italiani piace mangiare la pizza, su questo non ci piove."

"Italians like to eat pizza, it doesn’t rain on that."

Confirmed by 7 people

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Welsh Wales

shwmae

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Most People

(interj.) • A casual greeting

“Shwmae Rhys.” “Shwmae Siân.“

“Hey Rhys.” “Hey Siân.”

Confirmed by 3 people

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English Devon, England

Where to?

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Most People

(Where? ) • A phrase in which the ‘to’ refers to a specific place. Asking “where someone is to” is like asking where someone is.

“Where’s he to?”

Confirmed by 9 people