T'as pas inventé le fil à couper le beurre

Meaning: You're not exactly a genius — the wire to cut butter is about the most obvious tool imaginable.

Language: French

Literally: You didn't invent the wire to cut butter

Category: Insult

Origin: One of France's favourite gentle put-downs for someone who isn't the sharpest.

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