ingen ko på isen

Danish

Etymology

Short form of "der er ingen ko på isen, så længe rumpen er i land" (there is no cow on the ice as long as the buttock is on land).

Phrase

ingen ko på isen

1. (idiomatic) the coast is clear; there is no cause for concern.

Swedish

Etymology

Literally, "no cow on the ice". Short version of "det är ingen ko på isen så länge rumpan är i land" (there is no cow on the ice as long as the buttock is on land).

Phrase

ingen ko på isen

1. (idiomatic) the coast is clear; (there is) no immediate danger

Synonyms

• ingen fara på taket