Мува без главе

Meaning: To rush about chaotically and without direction.

Language: Serbian

Literally: A fly without a head

Category: Animals

Origin: A headless fly buzzing in frantic circles pictures aimless, panicked activity.

More idioms — Animals

• Гладна мечка хоро не играе — Nothing gets done on an empty stomach.
• Iti rakom žvižgat — To go to ruin; to fall apart.
• Vilką minim, vilkas čia — Speak of the devil.
• Pūst pīlītes — To tell tall tales; to fib.
• Iga kana kraabib enda poole — Everyone looks out for their own interest.
• Jänes püksis — To be a coward; to get cold feet.

More Serbian idioms

• Држати свећу — To be the awkward third wheel to a couple.
• Трла баба лан — Pointless busywork done just to pass the time.
• Пасти с Марса — To be totally out of touch with what's going on.

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