The French expression “compter pour du beurre” translates literally to “to count for butter”. English translations: French meanings: Example sentence: Synonym: Related expression:
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French Expressions
Être dans le pétrin is a French expression meaning to be in a mess.
The informal French expression “ce n’est pas la mer à boire” translates literally to “it’s not the sea to drink”. English meanings: it’s no big deal it’s not asking that much French meanings: ce n’est pas grave – it’s no big deal ce n’est pas si difficile – Lit: it’s not so difficult Example sentence: …
Être au four et au moulin is a French expression meaning to wear too many hats.
Il y a de l’eau dans le gaz is a French expression meaning “things are not running too smoothly”.
