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Knowing the idioms of a new language will help you understand the culture. Romanians have many fun ways to express feelings or everyday occurrences.
  • “A freca menta”: To rub the mint. [To waste time or to be lazy.]
  • “A fi prins cu mâța-n sac”: To be caught with the cat in the sack. [To be caught cheating or lying.]
  • “A-ți lua inima în dinți”: To take your heart in your teeth. [To do something bravely or daringly.]
  • “A băga mâna în foc”: To put your hand in fire. [To guarantee for someone or something.]
  • “A duce cu preșul”: To carry with the rug. [To try to fool or deceive someone.]
  • “A o căuta cu lumânarea”: To look for something with a lit candle. [To be looking for trouble.]