La vie n’est pas un long fleuve tranquille
Expression USED On Very Rare Occasion BY Older Generations
(Life is not a long calm river) • To explain that life is not always easy.
"Tu sais, la vie n’est pas un long fleuve tranquille."
"You know, life isn't a long calm river."
Abbreviation USED In the past BY Almost Everyone
(thanks) • Internet slang abbreviation for "spasibo", meaning "thanks".
"Îmi place foarte mult rochia ta!" "Spasibo!"
"I really like your dress!" "Thanks!"
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Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Everyone
(thanks) • Internet slang abbreviation for "mersi", meaning "thanks".
"Ieri am primit scrisoarea ta. Ms mult!"
"I received your letter yesterday. Thanks a lot!"
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(It's not enchiladas ) • Life is not easy.
"No son enchiladas. Tendrás que aplicarte más."
"Those aren't enchiladas. You're gonna have to make an effort."
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Idiom USED On Occasion BY Everyone
(life's no fairytale) • It means life it's not easy and doesn't always go as planned.
"Mówię ci, życie to nie bajka."
"I'm telling you, life's no fairytale."
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Idiom USED On Occasion BY Almost Everyone
(it isn't blowing and making bottles) • It means that something isn't easy.
"Acabamos de poner un local pero no nos está yendo tan bien." "Bueno, no es soplar y hacer botellas. ¿Qué pretendías?"
"We just opened a store but we're not doing so well." "Well, it isn't blowing and making bottles, what did you expect?"
Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Everyone
(how are you?) • Internet slang abbreviation for "ce mai faci?", meaning "how are you?"
"Te-am văzut ieri în parc, dar erai ocupată. Ce mai faci? Este totul în regulă?"
"I saw you in the park yesterday, but you were busy. How are you? Is everything alright?"
Submitted August 2020 by xxbeelkj
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Slang USED Very frequently BY Mostly guys
(n.) • Used to refer to a friend in his presence, like "buddy".
"Comu semu, mbare, tutt'a posto?"
"How are you, buddy, you all right?"
Expression USED Frequently BY Everyone
An expression used when you leave everything to fate. Typically used when you have no choice in a negative situation or when you've run out of options.
"Di ako nakapag-aral para sa interview ko bukas. Bahala na."
"I couldn't study for my interview tomorrow. Bahala na."
Submitted August 2020 by adtonangadto
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Idiom USED On Occasion BY Most People
(to fart mints) • It's used to describe a feeling of extreme fear. To be frightened. Only used among friends, in an informal context.
"Πώς σας φάνηκε η ταινία IT;" "Στον Γιάννη άρεσε, αλλά εγώ έκλασα μέντες."
"How'd you like the movie IT?" "John liked it, but I farted mints."
Submitted August 2020 by nefeli
Expression USED On Occasion BY Adults
(in balls) • With one's testicles out, i.e. naked.
"Abrígate, que viene la vecina. Que no te pille en pelotas."
"Cover up, the neighbor is coming. She better not see you in balls."
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Name USED Frequently BY Teenage Boys
(n.) • (little bull) • This is the vocative of byczek, which is the diminutive of byk. It is used very often among friends, but can also be used sarcastically.
"Oj tak, byczku."
"Sure, little bull."
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Slang USED Frequently BY Young People
(n.) • (paw) • Used to say my friend/buddy or to refer to a guy, but always used in 3rd person.
"Mañana mi pata hará una fiesta por su cumpleaños." "Mi hermano conoce un pata que te puede ayudar."
"Tomorrow, my paw is going to throw a party for his birthday." "My brother knows a paw who can help you."
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Interjection USED Very frequently BY Everyone
It is used to express frustration.
"Nambababae na naman 'tong si Juan." "Hay nako."
"Juan's womanising again." "Hay nako."
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Expression USED Frequently BY Everyone
It is usually used as an insult to someone who is performing better than you. A close translation in English would be, "then you do it, if you're so good at it", or "good for you!" but said with a sarcastic tone. It is a phrase frequently associated with smart shaming but can also be used as a form of banter for close friends.
"Natapos ko na assignment ko!" "Eh di ikaw na!"
"I finished my homework already!" "Well, good for you!"
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Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Expression USED Frequently BY Young People
(hi beautiful) • It's a way of saying hello to a close friend.
"Hola bella! Hacemos videollamada hoy un ratito?"
"Hi beautiful! Wanna make a videocall today for a while?"
Emoji USED Frequently BY Young People
Used by young people to convey annoyance or anger.
"When your headphones break mid journey 🙃🙃🙃"
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Word USED Very frequently BY Most People
(v.) • (we left) • Usually said at the end of a conversation as a call to action.
"Πάμε παραλία?" "Φύγαμε"
"Wanna go to the beach?" "We left!"
Submitted August 2020 by nefeli
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Expression USED On Occasion BY Young People
(Do an ass farther) • This expression is said from a person who is standing to a person who is sitting, asking for some space to sit.
" Έχεις απλωθεί στον καναπέ, κάνε έναν κώλο πιο πέρα να κάτσω."
"You're spread all over the couch, do an ass farther for me to sit."
Submitted August 2020 by nefeli
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Slang USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
(n.) • A common way to call a friend used in São Paulo, Brazil.
"E aí mano."
"What's up, bro"
