Idioms, specific to each language, give us a glimpse into the similarities between disparate cultures.

These unique expressions vary across the globe, and reveal how groups of people use language to convey universal human emotions. From "feeding donkeys sponge cake" to "letting a frog out of your mouth," these local phrases can sound hilariously ironic or confusing to outsiders. But, in the end, you totally understand.

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The folks at Hotel Club created a visualization listing 10 common idioms that are exclusive to specific cultures. Check them out below.