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Idioms with Countries and Nationalities

17 Apr 2026

Go Dutch (Dutch): To split the cost of a meal or activity, with each person paying for themselves.

It's all Greek to me (Greek): Something that is impossible to understand or read.

Dutch courage (Dutch): False bravery or confidence gained by drinking alcohol.

French leave (French): To leave a social gathering or take time off work without permission or saying goodbye.

Pardon my French (French): An expression used to apologize before or after saying a swear word or something rude.

Chinese whispers (Chinese): A situation where information is passed along, and gossip becomes distorted and inaccurate.

Talk for England (English/English): To talk for a very long time, often to the point of being tiresome.

Mexican standoff (Mexican): A deadlock or stalemate where no party involved can win or make a move.

Not for all the tea in China (China): Something you would not do under any circumstances.

The Luck of the Irish (Irish): Unexpected, extreme good fortune.

 

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