Jänes püksis

Meaning: To be a coward; to get cold feet.

Language: Estonian

Literally: A hare in the trousers

Category: Animals

Origin: The timid hare hiding in one's trousers pictures sudden fear at the decisive moment.

More idioms — Animals

• Ada udang di sebalik batu — There is a hidden motive.
• Rhedeg fel cath i gythraul — To run frantically fast.
• Tá sé ar muin na muice — He's doing wonderfully; living in luck.
• I ka hipur gjeli në kokë — He's become arrogant and hot-headed.
• Iku me bishtin ndër shalë — To slink off defeated and ashamed.
• Avoir une araignée au plafond — To be a little crazy.

More Estonian idioms

• Nina püsti käima — To be snooty and arrogant.
• Iga kana kraabib enda poole — Everyone looks out for their own interest.

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