skitfiske

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From skit +‎ fiske. Literally, “shitty fishing”. Said to wish opposite luck on the performer so as not to jinx the statement (similar to Russian ни хвоста ни чешуи (ni xvosta ni češui)).

Phrase

skitfiske

  1. good luck, break a leg (especially before fishing)

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