19:58 Jun 24, 2010 |
Hebrew to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings / Verdict | |||||||
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4 | know a hawk from a handsaw |
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4 | practically indistinguishable |
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3 | when the candles are out all cats are grey |
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when the candles are out all cats are grey Explanation: * |
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know a hawk from a handsaw Explanation: http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/know a hawk... know a hawk from a handsaw to be able to judge things; be discerning Comes from Shakespeare. |
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practically indistinguishable Explanation: Is it the practice to transpose a figure of speech into its [sort of] equivalent in a different language - or just express the plain meaning ? The judge in this case simply wanted to say that the accessories are practically indistinguishable from the main perpetrator |
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