helaas pindakaas

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “alas, peanut butter”, pindakaas being included for humorous effect and because it rhymes with helaas. Became common in the late 1980s.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

helaas pindakaas

1. (humorous, idiomatic) too bad; oh well; too bad, so sad

   Synonym: helaas