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'Ce n'est pas la mer à boire' is quite the beaut when it comes to French expressions. 
It's means (loosely translated) Chin up! At least you don't have to drink the ocean:) Drinking just mug of saltwater would be horrific enough...
I'd much rather splish and splash in my salty water like in this vintage postcard.
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Drinking the Sea Vintage Postcard
Posted by Marie Reed at 6:29 AM
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10 cool cats commented:
now i know why they say 'chin up'. i learn so much from these postcards and enjoy them so much. what a shock about bibi, i will go to her blog and leave her my thoughts. thanks for letting me know.
Bonjour !
Elles sont TRES jolies Tes vieilles photos !
Marie, I've never been swimming in the ocean. I'm a freshwater guy, having spent my life on the shores of Lake Michigan.
THAT is a very impressive splash!! The ocean is so beautiful.
French sayings are so interesting. I like to read them every time you post them. I'll have to use that one on my students next time they whine about a quiz!
Those are beautiful! And there's nothing worse than a big gulp of ocean water going down your throat!
That is a typical French phrase! Nice card!! :)
Lovely! I shall drink my water unsalted, thank you! La mer est si belle
Nothing beats body surfing in Southern California...although it has been a few years (a few decades) I know that I would still enjoy it. Just waiting for that big wave to come along...
Glad I don't have to drink sea water, OR wear a big dress when I dip my toes in the ocean like these ladies are doing! Salty post all around!
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