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15:32 Oct 31, 2009 |
Bulgarian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature | |||||
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| Selected response from: Mark Bossanyi Bulgaria Local time: 13:44 | ||||
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4 +2 | couldn't hold a candle to |
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4 +1 | A ain't worth half of B |
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4 | came a poor second to |
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A ain't worth half of B Explanation: See Cher - "Strong enough" A and B are names. You can change "ain't" if you think it's too informal, but I find it appropriate here. |
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couldn't hold a candle to Explanation: this faker couldn't hold a candle to the soloist Reference: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/183700.html |
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16 hrs confidence:
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