at kræve medvind på cykelstierne

Submitted by Mizzycool2 on 2025-12-15
  • Idiom: at kræve medvind på cykelstierne
  • Language: Danish
  • Explained meaning: English

Meanings of "at kræve medvind på ..."

English

"to demand tailwind on the bike paths"

In 1994, mocking the Danish politicians, comedian Jacob Haugaard ran for election and to his great shock, was elected. "more tailwind" was one of his campaign promises, and it was carried into the Danish language.

It means to make ridiculous demands or suggestions

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