Ne pas être sorti de l'auberge
Meaning: To be far from done with one's troubles.
Language: French
Literally: To not be out of the inn yet
Category: Daily Life
Origin: 'Auberge' was old slang for prison, so not being out of it pictures difficulties far from over.
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