What are some (non-English) idioms, and what do they mean (both literally and in context)? Odd ones, your favorite ones - any and all are welcome. :)

For example, in English I might call someone a "good egg," meaning they're a nice person. Or, if it's raining heavily, I might say "it's raining cats and dogs."

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[–] 6 points 2 years ago*

" bear-favour", is a favour that gives bad results

Almost the same in German, "Bärendienst" means a bear's service, means a bad service or one which did much more damage than help, usually unintentionally

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