Det finns ingen ko på isen

Meaning: There's nothing to worry about.

Language: Swedish

Literally: There is no cow on the ice

Category: Animals

Origin: Swedish farming expression — a cow on ice would be a real problem.

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• Engolir sapos — To put up with unpleasant things without complaining.
• Pagar o pato — To take the blame for something you didn't do.
• Nu komt de aap uit de mouw — The truth is finally revealed.
• Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy — Not my problem; I'm not getting involved.
• Gdzie raki zimują — To be in serious trouble; to learn a harsh lesson.
• ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा — A laughably tiny amount for something that needs much more.

More Swedish idioms

• Att glida in på en räkmacka — To have things handed to you without effort.
• Att ha rent mjöl i påsen — To have a clean conscience; nothing to hide.
• att köpa grisen i säcken — To make a purchase or agreement without inspecting or understanding what you're actually…
• det är inte värt ett öre — Something is completely worthless or valueless.
• att vara rädd som en hare — To be extremely fearful and jumpy, ready to flee at the slightest danger.
• Skägget i brevlådan — Caught red-handed in an awkward, embarrassing position.

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