David Issokson

Avaler des couleuvres is a French idiom that translates literally to “to swallow garter snakes” and means both “to accept something against your will”…

👉 See also: Passer conjugation chart (to pass) » The French expression “passer un savon à quelqu’un” translates literally to “to pass a bar of soap to somebody”. English meanings include: A French synonym is simply the verb réprimander (to reprimand, tell off). Another French synonymous verb is gronder (to tell off). Here’s an example…

Être fait comme un rat is an expression meaning to be caught red-handed.

Donner des noms d’oiseau is a French expression meaning to call names.

C’est la fin des haricots is a French expression that translates literally to “it’s the end of the beans” and means “that’s the last straw” or “game over!”