Do you believe in luck? When it comes to bad luck, francophones talk about "la poisse." So let's look at the expression "porter la poisse" in more detail...
Who doesn't love long weekends? The French are no exception and even have an expression for extending a weekend: "faire le pont." Find out all about it here.
Terrified of something? Find out how the French expression "avoir la trouille" can be used in this situation! Learn about its origins and see examples!
The French expression "traîner une casserole" is often used in politics and other fields where one's reputation matters. But what does it mean? Here's the complete guide to it...
Goodbye, Perfect Pitch! Today, we're celebrating mediocre singing skills with the French expression "chanter comme une casserole." But why a casserole?...
Holding the candle may sound like an easy task, but it may leave you desperate for an escape plan! Here's the comprehensive guide to the French expression "tenir la chandelle"...
While the French expression jeter l'éponge sounds like something you'd do to an enemy, it actually refers to a more benign action. Here's the comprehensive guide to it...
Just walked through a storm? Trempé comme une soupe may describe your soggy state perfectly. But where does this French expression come from? Does it even make sense?
Oh dear, it’s a turnip. What does the French expression “C’est un navet !” mean, and what does it have to do with movies? Here’s the comprehensive guide to it.
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