Phrasebank Vol. I

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Getting on, failing to show, spoiling a mood, or needing another pair of hands.

  1. 穴があったら入りたいあながあったらはいりたいTo want to vanish on the spot from embarrassment.
  2. 馬が合ううまがあうTo get along easily with someone.
  3. 猫の手も借りたいねこのてもかりたいSo short of help that any hands would do.
  4. 水を差すみずをさすTo spoil a mood, or to come between people.
  5. Da steppt der BärThe place is lively. The party is in full swing.
  6. poser un lapinTo fail to show up for a meeting one had agreed to.
  7. meter la pataTo blunder, especially in company.
  8. tomar el peloTo tease someone, or to string them along.