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Foreign Phrases

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  1. Whose motto is "Ich dien" and what does it mean?
    The prince of Wales. It means "I serve".
  2. What is meant by the expression "Fat lux"?
    Let there be light.
  3. What does the term "carpe diem" mean?
    Seize the Day.
  4. What did Heraclitus mean by the saying 'Panta rhe'i?
    All things are in flux.
  5. What does "Que sera sera" mean?
    What will be, will be.
  6. How would you translate the greeting "Salaam aleikum"?
    Peace be upon you.
  7. What do you understand by the saying "Keine antwort is auch eine antwort"?
    No answer is still an answer (silence gives consent).
  8. What do you understand by "La donna e mobile"?
    Woman is changeable.
  9. What do you understand by the expression "Enfants s'amuent"?
    Children playing (used ironically of adults).
  10. What is meant by the Irish expression "Erin go bragh"?
    Erin forever.
  11. Why would you not fear a "fulmen brutum"?
    It is a harmless thunderbolt.
  12. What is a "coup de foudre"?
    A bolt of lightning.
  13. What is a "coupe de theatre"?
    A dramatic twist.
  14. What is a "coup de poing"?
    A punch.
  15. What is meant by "In vino veritas"?
    People tell the truth when drunk.
  16. What hopeful sentiments are contained in the phrase "Dum spiro, spero"?
    While I breathe, I hope.
  17. What did Galileo mean when he is alleged to have said "Eppur si muove"?
    It does move all the same.
  18. What is the meaning of the phrase "J'y suise, j'y reste"?
    Here I am and here I stay.
  19. What is meant by a vote of non placet?
    It does not please (a negative vote).
  20. What does a Muslim mean by the expression "Inshallah"?
    The will of god.

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