The water that hardens the egg softens the potato is a Russian saying that means everyone reacts to stressful circumstances differently. It is often used in the context of trauma.
"Rachel's mom just died and a week later she's back to school. Meanwhile, I'm strugling to get out of bed, just because my hamster died. I feel so shitty."
"Dude, don't beat yourself up about it. The water that hardens the egg softens the potato. "
"Dude, don't beat yourself up about it. The water that hardens the egg softens the potato. "
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A positive expression, should not be confused with the likes of ‘grinds my gears’ which shows annoyance or irritation in something.
A positive expression, should not be confused with the likes of ‘grinds my gears’ which shows annoyance or irritation in something.
I’m a sucker for alliteration! Really mashes my potatoes you know?
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Lartha: Ah they’re not for me, but whatever mashes your potatoes!
Pames: I love Wes Anderson films!
Lartha: Ah they’re not for me, but whatever mashes your potatoes!
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