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Idioms can be so weird, sometimes

Ça ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard is an expression I came across recently. Literally, it means "That doesn't break three paws to a duck". How on earth has it come to be the equivalent of "it's nothing to write home about"?

Sent by: Malcolm

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Swordscookie, Ireland 2010-04-26

I suspect Malcolm because what could be more amazing than three paws on a duck? It's a nice one though and have not heard it before.

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Henri Budant 2007-12-14

On ne fait pas d'omelettes sans casser des Âœufs. You cannot make omelettes without breaking the eggs.

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