Fun Idioms
Published by Katie July 12th, 2006 in Travel LogThe 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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