Original - English
Meaning - English
Origin - English
Meaning - Chinese
Meaning - Japanese
100
He could sell ice to an eskimo
What is "he's a really good salesman?"
100
I am starving
What is "I could eat a horse?"
100
Why does "to go Dutch" mean to split the bill
Dutch people have reputation of being very "thrifty"
100
nose of a pig and slits for eyes too
What is a very ugly person
100
To grab a flying foot
What is "to take advantage of another person's mistakes?"
200
Chip off the old block
What is "she is just like her parent(s)?"
200
Not only did you injure me, but you embarrassed me too
What is "add insult to injury?"
200
Why does to "play second fiddle" mean one is a back-up
In an orchestra, the "first chair" is always the best musician in a section
200
You have one big gall bladder
What is "You have a lot courage to say that?"
200
no face to show
What is "too ashamed to meet someone?"
300
pot calling the kettle black
What is hypocrite?
300
I believed EVERYTHING you said!
What is I "swallowed it hook, line and sinker!"
300
Why does "to winner go the spoils" mean the winner of a competition gets everything and the loser nothing
In war, the conqueror gets to loot and pillage the country he conquered
300
you remains of a human person
What is "you are as bad as a corpse?"
300
a light mouth
What is "to be too talkative, unable to keep a secret?"
400
a bird in hand is worth two in the bush
What is something you have is better than something might have, but don't have yet
400
Don't blame me, I'm just the messenger
What is "don't shoot the messenger?"
400
Why does "to rob the cradle" mean to date a much younger person?
Dating a person much younger than oneself is like taking a baby away from its mother.
400
How dare you give me so little face
What is "how dare you give me so little respect?"
400
pulling a hand out
What is "to do a sloppy job?"
500
success awaits at labor's gates
What is if you work hard enough you'll succeed
500
Its raining really, really hard!
What is "it's raining cats and dogs?"
500
Why does "to read between the lines" mean grasping a deeper meaning
Written words often have a meaning different than their literal translation
500
you two go out and get a moon tan
What is "you two lovers go sit out alone under the moon tonight?"
500
a hand comes out of your mouth
What is "to want something desperately?"
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