16. Finnish idioms with animals

A donkey bridge, a pig’s hole, a bear’s service, a cat’s days, and a cow in the ditch…

Finnish idioms sound like a trip to the countryside —

but they actually describe everyday life, humor, and the Finnish way of thinking.

In this episode, Anastasia — a Finnish teacher living in Helsinki — explains five popular idioms:

• aasinsilta — a smart transition from one topic to another
• porsaanreikä — a loophole, a clever escape from rules
• karhunpalvelus — a “help” that causes trouble
• kissanpäivät — a life of comfort and rest
• oma lehmä ojassa — having your own interest or hidden motive

You’ll learn what they mean, how to use them, and why Finnish idioms are full of animals — not chaos.

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