| English term or phrase: set sb high on their pins | Frank Bliss' company did not thrive, however, and in November 1879, when the book was in production, Clemens agreed to transfer the contract to the American Publishing Company. A year later he claimed that "as a consideration for the book", Elisha Bliss "required them to allow him one-half of the company's entire profits for 3 years! - & they were exceedingly glad to comply. For it saved the company's life & set them high on their pins & free of debt".
Liebe Kollegen,
kennt jemand von euch den Ausdruck "set them high on their pins"?
Vielen Dank für eure Hilfe!
Birgit |
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The translation workplace 
peer agreement (net): -4
