Nem fenékig tejföl

Meaning: It's not all rosy; things aren't as good as they seem.

Language: Hungarian

Literally: It's not sour cream all the way to the bottom

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: Sour cream tops countless Hungarian dishes, but a jar that's creamy only on top warns that the rest is less sweet.

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