where the sun doesn't shine
Meaning: Somewhere hidden; also a rude way of naming the body.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “He keeps his spare key where the sun doesn't shine: taped under the shed.”
Category: The Absurd
Origin: A coy way of pointing somewhere unmentionable, usually in the phrase "you can stick it where the sun doesn't shine." It is American slang from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
- Italian: dove non batte il sole — literally: where the sun does not beat
More idioms — The Absurd
- away with the fairies — Daydreaming, or not quite in touch with reality.
- something is rotten in the state of Denmark — Something is seriously wrong, often something being hidden.
- all hell breaks loose — Chaos and disorder suddenly erupt.
- Ça ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard — It's nothing special or impressive.
- C'est comme pisser dans un violon — A completely pointless effort.
- Da steppt der Bär — It's going to be a great party.
More English idioms
- without a fight — With no resistance at all.
- pave the way — To prepare the ground so that something can happen later.
- catch someone off guard — To surprise someone who is not prepared.
- all at once — Suddenly, with no warning.
- do more harm than good — To make matters worse while trying to help.
- drag one's feet — To delay deliberately.
From our compliments & insults
- Quel râleur / quelle râleuse — You never stop moaning — everything is a complaint, nothing is ever good enough.
- Peau de vache — A mean, difficult, and unpleasant person — tough and unyielding like tanned hide.
- Eres un aguafiestas — You're a killjoy — you pour cold water on everyone's fun the moment you arrive.