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Finnish idioms and sayings

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Words Phrases Idioms

“Se on minulle hepreaa.”

Literally: It is Hebrew to me.
Means: It's all Greek to me.
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“Ei se haittaa.”

Literally: It does not harm.
Means: It doesn't matter.
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“Olla kuin kala kuivalla maalla.”

Literally: To be like a fish on dry land.
Means: To be out of one's element.
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“Mennä pieleen.”

Literally: To go into the side.
Means: To go wrong.
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“Pitää peukkuja.”

Literally: To hold the thumbs.
Means: To keep one's fingers crossed.
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“Ei kannata itkeä kaadettua maitoa.”

Literally: One should not cry over spilled milk.
Means: No use crying over spilt milk.
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