Idioms to do with countries

Idioms to do with countries
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go Dutchin a New York minuteDutch courageIt’s all Greek to meChinese whispersPardon my FrenchA Mexican StandoffA Young Turkanother country heard fromHappy is the country which has no history.so many countries, so many customs.French leaveDutch treatSlow boat to ChinaScotch mistLike Chinese arithmeticIndian fileIndian summerGood SamaritanLondon tower


2010-05-14 12:11:28 補充：
I have got a few more idioms below this time with their meanings as well.
*A Bull In A China Shop ( a clumbsy person in a place where they can break somethng easily ... )
*A Mecca For Someone ( the place you dream of going ... )

2010-05-14 12:12:56 補充：
*When In Rome Do As The Romans Do ( when visiting a foreign place it is best to do things the way those people do ... )
By the way, cat...."x] when picking up my idioms has given their meanings in answer 002 already. Should I say thank you to cat...."x] ?!

in a New York minute : very quickly
I would sell that car in a New York minute if the right offer came along.
To go Dutch: to split the bill in a restaurant between everyone who ate together.
‘Sally said she wouldn’t let a man pay for her meal on a first date. She prefers to go Dutch.’
Dutch courage:drinking a little alcohol to give you courage before you have to do something.
‘I think I’ll have a glass of whiskey for Dutch courage before I ask that girl if she wants to dance with me.’
It’s all Greek to me – this phrase is used when don’t understand or have no knowledge on a topic.
‘I tried to watch a TV show about physics last night, but I gave up. It was all Greek to me.’
Chinese whispers – It is often used as a metaphor for mistakes and inaccurate information which comes from rumours or gossip.
‘All this talk about the President resigning is just Chinese whispers. There’s no truth to this rumour at all,’
Pardon my French – This expression is used to apologise usually before, or after, we say something rude or impolite: a swear word.
‘If you’ll pardon my French, I think he’s a *!
A Mexican Standoff –This is expression is used when two groups can not agree on what to do next. Often used to describe a situation in business where there is gridlock.
‘There seems to be a Mexican standoff in the talks as neither the buyer or seller can agree on a price.’
A Young Turk – used to describe a young rebel who is part of a group/organization and can’t be controlled.
'I was a bit of a young Turk in the past, but I’ve calmed down a lot nowadays.Slow boat to china: something that is very slow and takes a long period

Scotch mist: something not existing and only imagined.

Like Chinese arithmetic: something that is very complicated to understand.

Indian file: one after another.

Perfidious Albion: not trustworthy.

Indian summer: warmer weather condition.

Good Samaritan: A person who is really helpful.


to do with the word [country]: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/country

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