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English translation: cream of the crop


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09:55 Jun 28, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Food & Dairy
German term or phrase: Nobelhobel
Nobelhobel (Name einer Schokolade)
Der Best of Mix aus lateinamerikanischen Kakaobohnen. Eine 70-prozentige dunkle Schokolade mit geschmeidigem, edlen Groove. Die Mini-Mitzi dreht noch mal auf: Mit exzellenten 80%-Kakaogenuss.

Vielen Dank!
martina1974
Austria
Local time: 00:52
English translation:cream of the crop
Explanation:
The cream of the crop would be the very best of something, in this case cocoa beans. However, as Nicole points out, the reference to motorcycles is clear and this would also be fitting for Harleys and the likes.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/motorcyclecom-bes...
We select the cream of the crop, including our pick for Motorcycle of the Year

http://harleydavidsonbooks.com/articles/cheap-harley-davidso...
When it comes to motorcycle, getting a Harley Davidson is the cream of the crop for anyone who just wants to get it for free.

http://www.hotelchocolat.com/Chocolat-Glossary-Achocolat_glo...
The mainstay of the world's cocoa bean crop (80%), with a robust flavor, thought to have originated in the Amazon.

http://chocolatetalk.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&a...
I want to get some of the Criollo "flavor" beans that are the cream of the cocoa crop
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Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 00:52
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vielen Dank!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2majestic morsel
Ramey Rieger
4cream of the crop
Jeux de Mots
3Ritzy riderM00nshine


Discussion entries: 6





  

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49 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
majestic morsel


Explanation:
Andrew's rhyme, not like mine

OR

sublime splinter
royal revel

Ramey Rieger
Local time: 00:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 6

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Andrew Swift: Alliteration is an equally valid approach
3 mins
  -> three thundering thank-yous!

agree  Coqueiro: superb suggestion
1 hr
  -> linguistically lucky lately, gracious gratitude given!
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
cream of the crop


Explanation:
The cream of the crop would be the very best of something, in this case cocoa beans. However, as Nicole points out, the reference to motorcycles is clear and this would also be fitting for Harleys and the likes.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/motorcyclecom-bes...
We select the cream of the crop, including our pick for Motorcycle of the Year

http://harleydavidsonbooks.com/articles/cheap-harley-davidso...
When it comes to motorcycle, getting a Harley Davidson is the cream of the crop for anyone who just wants to get it for free.

http://www.hotelchocolat.com/Chocolat-Glossary-Achocolat_glo...
The mainstay of the world's cocoa bean crop (80%), with a robust flavor, thought to have originated in the Amazon.

http://chocolatetalk.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&a...
I want to get some of the Criollo "flavor" beans that are the cream of the cocoa crop

Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 00:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52
Grading comment
vielen Dank!
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Ritzy rider


Explanation:
Just to stay with the motorbike theme.

M00nshine
Local time: 00:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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Jun 28, 2011 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
FieldScience => Marketing


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