A sea urchin, or oursin, is very prickly. You wouldn't want to step on one while wading out to sea! Today's popular French expression has a funny take on these underwater creatures… avoir des oursins dans les poches     : to be stingy ("to have sea urchins in one's pockets") A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse The other day, while allowing … Continue reading avoir des oursins dans les poches