tampen brænder

Danish

Etymology

Literally "the end (of the rope) is burning". (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Interjection

tampen brænder

1. getting hotter (Used to convey that a person is approaching a desired object or realization.)

   Er det Østrig? -- Nej, men tampen brænder.

   Is it Austria? -- No, but you're getting closer.