IdiomThe Absurd
English
Englishyada yada yada
Meaning: And so on; skipping boring details.
Example: “He talked about his diet, his gym, yada yada yada.”
Origin: Imitates meaningless chatter. It was used from the mid-20th century and made famous by a 1997 episode of the TV comedy Seinfeld.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Patin couffin Literally: Slipper, basket
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