het vet is van de soep

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “the fat is off the soup”, meaning that the most nutritious part has been consumed.

Phrase

het vet is van de soep

  1. the goose is cooked; the best part's over; it's over

See also
  • de rapen zijn gaar
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