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In non-English-speaking cultures, words connoting good health or a long life are often used instead of "bless you", though some also use references to God. In certain languages such as Vietnamese , Japanese or Korean , nothing is generally said after a sneeze except for when expressing concern when the person is sick from a cold or otherwise.
with God as protector / with an avenging God: motto of the defunct Confederate States of America: Deo volente: God willing: This was often used in conjunction with a signature at the end of letters. It was used in order to signify that "God willing" this letter will get to you safely, "God willing" the contents of this letter come true.
do not speak against the Sun: i.e., "do not argue what is obviously/manifestly incorrect." advocatus diaboli: Devil's advocate: Someone who, in the face of a specific argument, voices an argument that he does not necessarily accept, for the sake of argument and discovering the truth by testing the opponent's argument. cf. arguendo. aegri somnia
Expression of admiration, to say that something is outstanding or beyond good. [26] revolú Used to describe chaotic situations. [9] servirse con la cuchara grande to get away with murder or to get away with it soplapote a nobody, or a worker low on the hierarchy, or an enabler [27] tapón traffic jam. In standard Spanish, "a bottle top" or "a ...
Used by religious Jews when speaking of the future and wanting God's help (similar to "God willing"). [1] Yishar koach (or ShKoiAch) [8] יְישַׁר כֹּחַ You should have increased strength [jiˈʃaʁ ˈko.aχ] Hebrew Meaning "good for you", "way to go", or "more power to you". Often used in synagogue after someone has received an ...
They mean "God, give" and "if God will give/allow". In Romanian, Să dea Dumnezeu! or Să dea Domnul! means the same. In Italian, the expression Se Dio vuole has the same meaning. In Russian, Дай Бог! (Day Bog) is a similar expression with the meaning "God, give!". In Tagalog, sana means "I hope" or "we hope".
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While starting to eat: bismillah ("In the name of God") On forgetting to say grace : Since each person says their grace individually, if someone forgets to say grace at the beginning, this supplication is made- "Bismillahi fee awalihi wa akhirihi." (In the name of God, in the beginning and the end.)