θα πάρουν τον κακό το δρόμο

English translation: go to the bad, fall into evil ways, stray from the straight and narrow

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Greek term or phrase:	θα πάρουν τον κακό το δρόμο
English translation:	go to the bad, fall into evil ways, stray from the straight and narrow
Entered by:	Nick Lingris

10:42 Feb 16, 2007

Greek to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature

Greek term or phrase: θα πάρουν τον κακό το δρόμο

The phrase is used by a mother describing what will happen to her children now that their father is dead. Should it be translated literally or just be summed up as bad things will happen. Any suggestions for a UK English translation will be gratefully received :)

antoinette chappell KudoZ activity Questions: 53 (3 open) (2 closed without grading) Answers: 4 United Kingdom
Local time: 00:23

go to the bad, fall into evil ways

Explanation:
or "stray from the straight and narrow"
Careful with register.

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Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:23

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Thanks - your answer seems to be the closest match.
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go to the bad, fall into evil ways

Nick Lingris

will be led (go) astray - will go down the wrong path

Valentini Mellas

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14 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

go to the bad, fall into evil ways

Explanation:
or "stray from the straight and narrow"
Careful with register.

Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:23
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Greek
PRO pts in category: 128

Grading comment

Thanks - your answer seems to be the closest match.

4 hrs confidence:

will be led (go) astray - will go down the wrong path

Explanation:
1. (1) astray -- (away from the right path or direction; "he was led astray")
2. wide, astray -- (far from the intended target; "the arrow went wide of the mark"; "a bullet went astray and killed a bystander")

a·stray ( …-str³“) adv. 1. Away from the correct path or direction. See note at amiss . 2. Away from the right or good, as in thought or behavior; straying to or into wrong or evil ways. [Middle English from Old French estraie, past participle of estraier to stray; See stray ] a·stray “ adj.

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Valentini Mellas
Greece
Local time: 02:23
Native speaker of: Greek
PRO pts in category: 12

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