frog crumpet

An attractive French girl/woman.

From 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan.

The wine was taking hold of Corporal Nettle. He began a rambling eulogy of what he called "Frog crumpet" ­ how plentiful, how available, how delicious. It was all fantasy. The brothers looked at Robbie.

©Ian McEwan

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Da ist ein Waschbär hinter dir

The perfect retort when your mum, your face and your mum's face are already exhausted.

Its original meaning is 'There is a raccoon behind you'.

A: Do you want to go to the cinema?
B: Your mum wants to go to the cinema.
A: Your FACE wants to go to the cinema.
B: YOUR MUM'S FACE wants to go to the cinema.
A: Da ist ein Waschbär hinter dir.

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wedding face

The radiant facial expression most women wear on their wedding day. Full of beauty and happiness.

Mary: Oh, I'm getting married tomorrow!
Catherine: I'm sure your wedding face will be glorious!