In French, you will find numerous expressions that evoke a laugh when taken literally. After all, what does a rabbit have to do with an appointment?

If you do not feel like worrying about something, in French you would say: ça me fait une belle jambe!

Literally: That gives me a beautiful leg!

The meaning in French: I couldn’t care less.

Are you standing someone up? In French, that is called: poser un lapin.

Literally: To put down a rabbit.
The meaning in French: To fail to show up for a date or appointment.

Have you had a bit too much to drink? Then in French you are: rond comme une queue de pelle.

Literally: As round as the tail (the curve of the handle) of a shovel.
The meaning in French: To be very drunk.