надуться как мышь на крупу
Meaning: To become angry or offended; to sulk or huff indignantly.
Language: Russian
Literally: to puff up like a mouse on groats
Category: Animals
Origin: The phrase draws the absurd image of a tiny mouse swelling up grotesquely after eating groats, picturing wounded pride and petulant anger.
More idioms — Animals
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