17:08 Apr 26, 2008 |
German to English translations [PRO] Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | |||||||
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| Selected response from: David Moore (X) Local time: 15:31 | ||||||
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3 +4 | in the middle of nowhere |
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3 +3 | the back of beyond; in the sticks, Timbuktu |
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3 +1 | beyond the black stump |
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4 | Hicksville |
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3 +1 | Timbuckthree |
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3 | in the pitts |
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Discussion entries: 7 | |
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in the pitts Explanation: Hello Brett, you are absolutely right. I know the above is said when s.o. lives in the middle of nowhere, maybe it fits here, too? |
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in the middle of nowhere Explanation: might work for you -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 18 mins (2008-04-26 17:27:06 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I just remembered what they say in Upstate New York: *In the boonies* LEO even knows it as "In der Pampa" |
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