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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this mystery foam-themed expression
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The French love using idioms in everyday conversations, however these unique sayings can sound completely bizarre when translated literally into English. 

It is useful to understand their figurative meaning to avoid confusion when chatting with locals.

French-speakers use this casual expression when someone is fretting or worrying.

Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) Se faire de la bile/mousse. This literally translates as: to make bile/foam. It is similar to the English phrase: to tie yourself in knots.

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