7 french idioms with litteral translations

1. Faire le lézard - to soak up the sun (lit: to do the lizard)
2. Filer à l'anglaise - to take unofficial time off (lit: to run off, English style)
3. C'est la fin des haricots - It's hopeless. (lit: It's the end of the beans)
4. Poser un lapin - To stand someone up (lit: To leave a rabbit)
5. Faire un boeuf - Improvise (lit: Make a beef)
6. Les carottes sont cuites - I've had it! (lit: The carrots are cooked)
7. Avoir le guele de bois - Have a hangover (lit: To have a wooden face)