By definition, idioms are phrases with culturally-understood meanings that aren’t meant to be taken literally. They’re basically fun and interesting ways of expressing your thoughts.

Below are 10 fascinating idioms derived from cultures across the globe.

Polish

Idiom: Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy.Translation: Not my circus, not my monkeys.Meaning: Not my problem.

German

Idiom: Alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei.Translation: Everything has one end, only the sausage has two.Meaning: Everything comes to an end.

Japanese

Idiom: 猿も木から落ちる.Translation: Even monkeys fall from trees.Meaning: Everyone makes mistakes.

Icelandic

Idiom: Ég tók hann í bakaríið.Translation: I took him to the bakery.Meaning: I told him off.

Spanish

Idiom: Mucho ruido y pocas nueces.Translation: A lot of noise and no walnuts.Meaning: All talk and no action.

Swedish

Idiom: Finns det hjärterum så finns det stjärterum.Translation: If there is room in the heart, there is room for the butt.Meaning: If we care about you, we’ll make room for you to join us.

Cantonese

Idiom: 眼饞肚飽.Translation: Greedy eyes, full stomach.Meaning: To bite off more than you can chew.

Indonesian

Idiom: Sambil menyelam, minum air.Translation: While diving, drink water.Meaning: Accomplish two things at once.

French

Idiom: Donner sa langue au chat.Translation: To give one’s tongue to the cat.Meaning: To not be able to guess.

Arabic

Idiom: يعطى الخبز ل خبازه.Translation: Give the bread to the baker.Meaning: Don’t give someone a task they can’t do.