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It's not kosher Meaning in English

expression

ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈkoʊʃɝ
ITS not KOH-sher
ɪts/ /nˈɒt/ /kˈəʊʃɐ
its NOT KOH-shuh

Definition

This expression means something is not honest, not legal, or doesn't follow accepted rules. It often refers to suspicious or improper behavior.

Usage & Nuances

"Kosher" comes from Jewish dietary laws, but in slang this phrase means "not okay" legally or morally. Common in informal speech, not for formal writing. Use to question the honesty or legality of actions—e.g., 'That deal isn't kosher.' It's not about food here.

Spanish: no es legal - no está bien - no es correctoPortuguese (BR): não é correto - não é legal - não está certoPortuguese (PT): não é correto - não é legal - não está certoChinese (Simplified): 不正当 - 不合法 - 不道德Chinese (Traditional): 不正當 - 不合法 - 不道德Hindi: यह ठीक नहीं है - यह सही नहीं हैArabic: هذا غير قانوني - هذا غير صحيحBengali: এটা সঠিক নয় - এটা ঠিকঠাক নয়Russian: это незаконно - это нечестно - это неправильноJapanese: それは正当じゃない - それはよくないVietnamese: không đúng - không hợp pháp - không hợp lệKorean: 적법하지 않다 - 옳지 않다Turkish: bu yasal değil - bu doğru değilUrdu: یہ صحیح نہیں ہے - یہ جائز نہیں ہےIndonesian: tidak benar - tidak sah - tidak baik

Example Sentences

He said he found the money, but I think it's not kosher.

basic

If the contract changes without informing us, it's not kosher.

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I don't trust that website; it's not kosher.

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Something about his story just feels off—it's not kosher, you know?

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If the price is that low, it's not kosher—there must be a catch.

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You can tell by the way they keep secrets—it's not kosher at that company.

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