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Nov 20, 2016 21:36
7 yrs ago
Russian term

редкий идиот

Russian to English Art/Literary Folklore slang
"Да вы, батенька, просто редкий идиот!"
Proposed translations (English)
4 +5 You're as dumb as they come
3 +3 a unique idiot/an uncommon examplar of idiocy
3 +1 daft as a brush
4 a crowbar swinging idot
3 blooming idiot
References
freak idiot

Discussion

Andrejsek Jan 11, 2017:
Closed because.... so - what term have you find somewhere else? pls, let us know :)
Mikhail Kropotov Nov 25, 2016:
You're a special kind of stupid, aren't you? Вот, наконец, нашел вариант, который считаю лучшим.
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Nov 21, 2016:
Try this:
https://cdn-webimages.wimages.net/051aa6f3923023890659dcd192...
Mikhail Kropotov Nov 21, 2016:
No, it's not OK.

Most answers we've provided so far are slangy ways of saying what you need to say.
theBESTenru (asker) Nov 21, 2016:
Hello, I don't have a problem with the word "idiot" translation. I need namely "редкий идиот" translation. Is "Hey, buddy, you are just a rarely found idiot" - is OK for my initial phrase? Please answer does it sound good in English or what could be a similar (may be - slang) expression.
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Nov 21, 2016:
A few choice insults for your contemplation.
You are
not the sharpest knife in the drawer,
not the brightest light in the harbor,
a few cards short of a full deck,
smart as a bag of rocks,
as smart as a stick,
a few beers short of a six-pack,
dumb as a donkey,
a walking proof of reverse evolution.
In the kingdom of fools, you would be king.

Proposed translations

+5
15 mins

You're as dumb as they come

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Peer comment(s):
agree El oso
10 hrs
agree Rachel Douglas
1 day 6 hrs
agree Alexandra Schneeuhr
1 day 10 hrs
agree Jack Doughty
5 days
agree GaryG : I vote with "special kind of stupid"
6 days
Thanks, Gary!
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+1
47 mins

daft as a brush

Only in UK English.
Reference:

https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,,-2706,00.html

Peer comment(s):
agree VASKON : :) As the source phrase is not that literal, but is a kind of an idiom, the translation via an idiom seems good and broadens horizons ).
9 hrs
Thank you.
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+3
7 mins

a unique idiot/an uncommon examplar of idiocy

Proposition

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Note added at 9 mins (2016-11-20 21:46:01 GMT)
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a one-of-a-kind idiot

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Note added at 13 hrs (2016-11-21 10:48:13 GMT)
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https://cdn-webimages.wimages.net/051aa6f3923023890659dcd192...
“You are one of a kind” can be, in one context, a sarcastic insult (when it means something like you are a one of a kind idiot) and, in another context
https://books.google.com/books?id=O4SrAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA38&lpg=P...
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One of a kind idiot and traitor to our country?
https://week.watch/cnn/donald-trump-jr-says-his-father-is-on...
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Really, he was an idiot, one-of-a-kind-idiot.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2780666
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By the way her name is KILLERY!! Definitely a one of a kind idiot!!
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/GOP-2016-Trump-campaign/2015...
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A one of a kind idiot, can't believe a kid like me would beat him in logic lmafao
http://bizstandardnews.com/2016/05/11/hamm-said-noahs-ark-al...
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You're a one of a kind idiot.
http://bgr.com/2013/07/02/budget-iphone-appearance-analysis/
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t seems you are a one of a kind idiot who still wants to argue that you are right. Seriously, your threat don't work here.
https://www.blowingwind.io/forum/topic/76600-bloody-idiot-al...
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Note from asker:
Hello, guys! I wonder, is "one-of-a-kind idiot" a commonly used expresion in GB or in USA? What are the similar slang expressions, meaning "rarely found instance of an idiot"?
Peer comment(s):
agree Erzsébet Czopyk : one-of-a-kind idiot :) (a personal favorite)
3 mins
Thank you, Erzsébet. I am sure there are other insults like that.
agree eduard_ : Lol, one of a kind // Thanks, much appreciated :)
29 mins
Thank you, eduard_. I am glad to have regaled you before the start of another week.
agree Alexandra Schneeuhr
1 day 10 hrs
Thank you, Alexandra. Top of the morning to you.
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13 hrs

a crowbar swinging idot

I cannot explain really, but sounds good. :D

Well, the crowbar is used in slang quite often and you can find similar group on youtube and facebook.
Reference:

https://www.youtube.com/user/CrowbarSwingingIdiot

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15 hrs

blooming idiot

Just another version for a dumb one !
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Reference comments

12 hrs
Reference:

freak idiot

Just another version:
Freak idiot

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Note added at 13 hrs (2016-11-21 10:43:39 GMT)
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People are sometimes referred to as freaks when their behaviour or attitude is very different from that of the majority of people.

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Note added at 13 hrs (2016-11-21 10:44:38 GMT)
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thing, person, animal or event that is extremely unusual or unlikely and not like any other of its type
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