Halten Sie Ihren Ruecken frei ...
English translation: backing, backup
| 19:36 Jun 20, 2001 |
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| na | You won't be fenced in with us |
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| na | backing, backup |
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| na | With us, you won't have to watch your back |
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| na | Somebody to watch over you |
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| na | addendum |
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You won't be fenced in with us Explanation: den Ruecken frei halten means not to be restricted. The old cowboy song, "Don't fence me in" comes to mind. Bi-lingual background |
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backing, backup Explanation: You can keep the "Rücken" idea fairly directly if you play about with "backing" or "backup", along the lines of "Get all the backing you need - from XXX" or "We can back you up"... none. |
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With us, you won't have to watch your back Explanation: Another meaning of den Ruecken frei halten is secure your line of retreat Muret Sanders |
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Somebody to watch over you Explanation: Just another idea - it is less literal than the other two (but I do like answer no. 2). |
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