IdiomFood & Drink
English
Englishthink the moon is made of green cheese
Meaning: To be very gullible.
Example: “If you believe that ad, you think the moon is made of green cheese.”
Origin: "Green cheese" meant young, fresh cheese, whose round pale shape could resemble the moon. John Heywood's proverb collection (1546) mocks people who believe the moon is made of green cheese.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Prendre des vessies pour des lanternes Literally: To take bladders for lanterns
More English idioms
- ants in one's pants Restless, unable to sit still.
- blistering barnacles A comic exclamation of surprise or anger.
- let's hit the road Let's leave; let's get going.
- gone with the wind Gone forever, vanished without a trace.
- without fanfare Quietly, without any publicity.
- a Herculean task An extremely difficult job requiring huge effort.
Explore another collection: Compliments & Insults
Compliments and insults from around the world, from the sweet to the savage.
- Ты умница (ty umnitsa) You're bright, clever, and admirable — said warmly of someone who handles things well.
- У тебя золотые руки (u tebya zolotye ruki) You're extraordinarily skilled — able to make or fix anything with your hands.
- T'as pas inventé le fil à couper le beurre You're not exactly a genius — the wire to cut butter is about the most obvious tool imagi…
Keep exploring