Les carottes sont cuites

Meaning: It's too late, nothing can be done.

Language: French

Literally: The carrots are cooked

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: French WWII-era coded radio message.

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• Seinen Senf dazugeben — To give an unsolicited opinion.
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• Tener mala leche — To be in a foul mood or have bad intentions.

More French idioms

• Casser les pieds à quelqu'un — To annoy or bore someone greatly.
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• Noyer le poisson — To confuse the issue deliberately; to dodge a question.
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• Donner sa langue au chat — To give up trying to guess the answer.

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