Die poppe gaan dans
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South Africa
Added August 02, 2025
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An Afrikaans idiom meaning "the dolls are going to dance" – implying that chaos or trouble will erupt soon. Used in English conversations to warn that if a situation isn't handled, all hell will break loose.
"If we don't resolve this peacefully, die poppe gaan dans at the meeting tonight, the union leader warned – predicting a big commotion."
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