Don't let the bastards get you down
Latin translation: Non illegitimes carborundum
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Non illegitimes carborundum Explanation: This is obviously not true Latin, it is just a schoolboy joke, using "illegitimes" for bastards and "carborundum", a superhard material used for grinding, for the rest of the phrase. Learnt at school about 60 years ago! |
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(Afterthought to previous answer) Explanation: Actually the English version is "don't let the bastards GRIND you down" (hence the use of "carborundum") Late recall of schoolboy memories! |
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