قميص عثمان

21:26 Nov 2, 2009
Arabic to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Arabic term or phrase: قميص عثمان
it is an idiom
sasoo2009
Egypt
Local time: 03:20


Summary of answers provided
4a manipulative tool
Nadia Ayoub
4Sedition
elsayed fayed
4Lame excuse
Osama Shahin


  

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a manipulative tool


Explanation:
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Nadia Ayoub
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Sedition


Explanation:
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elsayed fayed
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Lame excuse


Explanation:
A lame excuse is an explanation which is weak and unconvincing.
"If you're scared to do it, just say so. Don't invent some lame excuse."


    Reference: http://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idiom-categories/a...
Osama Shahin
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