Fun Idioms

The literal translation of the Sera phrase is given first, with the idiomatic meaning (what it would mean in context of a conversation or situation) given second.
1. His face is dry. = He is lazy. (no perspiration)
2. I bit his foot. = I bribed him.
3. He has a bad heart. = He is stingy.
4. His foot is long. = He is a wanderer.
5. The sleeps are enough. = Time’s up!
6. The flock’s mother. = A huge flock of birds.
7. His vision shuffles around. = He is naughty.
8. Mouse urine = Drizzle (light rain)
9. He has a good heart. = He is generous.
10. His face is gone. = What a pity!
11. I desire his face. = I forgive him.
12. His side turned bad. = He was embarrassed.
13. He made a bad throat. = He had evil thoughts.
14. Whale mucus. = Flotsam and foam; tide line
15. Don’t turn his head! = Don’t bother him!
16. One who sees. = Shaman, prophet, or medium.
17. They cooked. = They sacrificed to the spirits.
18. She went to the forest. = She had a baby.
19. She’s not empty. = She is pregnant.
20. He got snared. = He had to get married.
21. His head is light. = He is smart.
22. His head is big. = He is naughty.
23. His head is hard. = He is stubborn.


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