Oct 18, 2018 20:03
5 yrs ago
German term
\"auch nicht auf der Brennsuppn\' dahergeschwommen\"
German to English
Bus/Financial
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I have a speech that is being translated from DE to EN (US).
The source context is
"Wenn man sich die ansässigen Unternehmen ansieht, dann sind die ja **auch nicht auf der Brennsupp'n dahergeschwommen**, die haben ihre Erwartungen in diesem Bereich schon vor 20 Jahren klar definiert. Es hat nur niemanden interessiert".
I think I understand what the "Brennsuppn" story is, but I dont see how it works in with this sentence. So they knew it all 20 years ago and therefore weren't suprised? Is that what this could mean?
Many thanks for your help.
The source context is
"Wenn man sich die ansässigen Unternehmen ansieht, dann sind die ja **auch nicht auf der Brennsupp'n dahergeschwommen**, die haben ihre Erwartungen in diesem Bereich schon vor 20 Jahren klar definiert. Es hat nur niemanden interessiert".
I think I understand what the "Brennsuppn" story is, but I dont see how it works in with this sentence. So they knew it all 20 years ago and therefore weren't suprised? Is that what this could mean?
Many thanks for your help.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | not born yesterday |
Yorkshireman
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| 4 | have been around the block |
Michael Martin, MA
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Proposed translations
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not born yesterday
Not born yesterday
A typical expression meaning that companies/people know what they are doing, and have done for quite a while.
Trawled from the web:
Something you say in order to tell someone that you are not stupid and are not easily deceived.
A phrase meaning (sometimes sarcastically), I appreciate it, but please stop giving me advice, I know what I am doing.
Not naïve or inexperienced; knowledgeable, intelligent, or shrewd.
Experienced; knowledgeable in the ways of the world.
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Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-18 21:05:21 GMT)
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This may be helpful: https://www.redensarten-index.de/suche.php?suchbegriff=~~auf...[]=rart_ou
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Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-18 21:12:17 GMT)
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Just a few other alternatives:
Not as simple as some might think.
Not from the sticks
Have been there and done it already
Are old dogs that don't need to be taught new tricks
Are by no means new kids on the block
Know their way around
Have been around for quite a while
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Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-18 21:15:14 GMT)
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Have been playing in the professional league for years
Know the business inside and out
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Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-18 21:19:20 GMT)
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Note added at 13 hrs (2018-10-19 09:31:31 GMT)
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More:
have been on the ball
have been major league players
have not been hiding their heads in the sand
have not been sleeping
Peer comment(s):
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writeaway
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THX
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Steffen Walter
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Thanks Steffen
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Wendy Streitparth
: You've certainly spoilt the asker for choice!
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Thanks Wendy - there are probably a lot more, too :-)
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Comment: "Thanks mate, this was really helpful!"
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Michael Martin, MA
United States
United States
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
United States
Creativity wins in the long run
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
, English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
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have been around the block
..or two/a few times etc..
These companies have been around for a while and know a thing or two about trends, goals and perspectives
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Note added at 23 mins (2018-10-18 20:27:26 GMT)
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Compare with this:
"Businesses that have invested in young companies have been around the block a few times and have a general understanding of what's realistic." https://www.thestreet.com/how-to/write-a-business-plan-14666...
These companies have been around for a while and know a thing or two about trends, goals and perspectives
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Note added at 23 mins (2018-10-18 20:27:26 GMT)
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Compare with this:
"Businesses that have invested in young companies have been around the block a few times and have a general understanding of what's realistic." https://www.thestreet.com/how-to/write-a-business-plan-14666...
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