Być nie w sosie

Meaning: To be in a bad mood.

Language: Polish

Literally: To be out of the sauce

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: Food served without its proper sauce is off; a person 'out of sauce' is likewise out of sorts.

More idioms — Food & Drink

• Å være midt i smørøyet — To be in the most fortunate spot imaginable.
• Být v rejži — To be in trouble.
• अंगूर खट्टे हैं — To scorn what you secretly want but cannot have.
• ตำน้ำพริกละลายแม่น้ำ — To squander resources for nothing.
• Fer cara de pomes agres — To look sullen and cross.
• Fer figa — To give way or fail — of legs, knees or a plan.

More Polish idioms

• Robić kogoś w konia — To make a fool of or trick someone.
• Mieć węża w kieszeni — To be very stingy.
• Wyjść jak Zabłocki na mydle — To lose out badly on a deal.
• Gdzie kucharek sześć, tam nie ma co jeść — Too many cooks spoil the broth.
• trzęsienie ziemi — A sudden, violent upheaval or catastrophic disruption in society, politics, or personal c…
• co ślina na język przyniesie — Careless, thoughtless speech; whatever comes to mind without reflection or substance.

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