Maerman

Maerman, 2 years ago

I am partial to ‘Does the pope systematically cover up child sexual abuse?’

Maerman, 2 years ago

Never heard that one, but it could be similar. I’m stealing that, by the way.

Maerman, 2 years ago (edited 2 years ago)

Ooh, another one I just remembered, translated from Afrikaans: ‘Piggie war’.

Used to refer to a conflict where there are no winners, like pigs fighting in mud, where all participants just end up dirty, humiliated and bruised. Like replying to a troll online.

Maerman, 2 years ago

It’s very possible that I have it a bit twisted. I’m a South African, and English is my second language.

Maerman, 2 years ago

Much of a muchness.

Used to describe something redundant or superfluous. Naming a cat is much of a muchness; it won’t come when you call it anyway.

That’s not how you play cricket.

Used when someone or something is obviously bending or breaking the rules in an ungentlemanly manner. Capitalism is not how you play cricket.