2025-04-06
flashphrase
"That is cheese" - a dismissive phrase used when something seems ridiculous or worthless. It's the German equivalent of calling something "baloney" or "rubbish."
Why cheese? Some linguists believe this originated in the 19th century when cheap, poor-quality cheese became widely available. Others connect it to the texture of holes in Swiss cheese, suggesting something "full of holes" in logic. The expression became particularly popular in the 1960s and remains common today, especially among older generations.
🇩🇪 – Was der Politiker da erzählt, ist doch alles Käse. Nichts davon ist wahr. 🇬🇧 – What the politician is saying is all nonsense. None of it is true.