Daily Archives: 30 January 2012

Saisir la balle au bond

Posted on 30 January 2012 by Tournesol

Saisir la balle au bond : Literal meaning: To seize the ball on the bounce: Strike while the iron is hot. La chance sourit aux audacieux : Literal meaning: Fortune smiles at the bold: Fortune favours the bold. Virgil: Aeneid: … Continue reading →

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Quand les brebis enragent…

Posted on 30 January 2012 by Tournesol

Another French expression: Quand les brebis enragent elles sont pire que les loups : Literal meaning: When the ewes are angry they are worse than the wolves: Every worm will turn William Congreve: Hell hath no fury like a woman … Continue reading →

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