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Empty Fridge Idiom
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ninon100
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Empty Fridge Idiom
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Dear colleagues,
There�s an idiom in my language which means that the fridge is empty. Translated directly, it sounds like �A mouse has hung itself�. It�s humorous, of course :) Is there an idiom in English that means the same? Like, there�s no food left.
Thanks in advance! |
23 Oct 2020
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spinney
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We say "not a sausage." I suppose if we are talking about money, we can say "poor as a church mouse." |
23 Oct 2020
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TeacherARG
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Spinney, Anything with "as empty as"? I know one, but it�s not politically correct... |
23 Oct 2020
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kwsp
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How about "as bare as old Mother Hubbard�s cupboard!"
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24 Oct 2020
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karagozian
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"A barren ghosttown fridge" |
24 Oct 2020
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spinney
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As empty as an English teacher�s bank account? @ TeacherARG - Please pm me the politically incorrect "as empty as ..." idiom. My mind is completely boggled.  |
24 Oct 2020
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Jayho
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The cupboard is bare: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cupboard-is-bare |
24 Oct 2020
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cunliffe
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My granda used to say when there wasn�t anything nice to cook: The dogs is (sic) not barking tonight. I think the cupboard is bare is good. |
26 Oct 2020
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