Olla kuin Ellun kanat

Meaning: To live a carefree, comfortable life.

Language: Finnish

Literally: To be like Ellu's hens

Category: Animals

Origin: An early-1900s Helsinki cabby named Ellu let his hens roam freely, and they became the picture of an easy existence.

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