Être dans les choux
Example: Après l'erreur, il était vraiment dans les choux pendant la réunion.
Definition
"Être dans les choux" is a French idiomatic expression meaning to be in a difficult situation, confused, or failing at something. For example, after making a mistake, someone might say they were "être dans les choux" during a meeting, indicating they were completely lost or overwhelmed.
Translations
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To fail completely -
Fracasar -
Er helemaal naast zitten -
Equivocar-se del tot -
Danebenliegen
Etymology
The expression "être dans les choux" literally means "to be in the cabbages." It likely originated from the idea of being stuck or lost in a cabbage field, symbolizing confusion or failure. Did you know? This colorful phrase vividly evokes the image of someone trapped among cabbages, highlighting their predicament.
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