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de cara a la galería

English translation: pay lip-service to / to do something just for show

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14:40 Nov 24, 2009

Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Military / Defense

Spanish term or phrase: de cara a la galería

Hi, I know what this xpression means but am wondering how you would say in English? I am translating the website of an NGO. It is in relation to corrupt politics.

alisonbyrne KudoZ activity Questions: 14 (1 open) Answers: 0
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English translation:pay lip-service to / to do something just for show

Explanation:
Without further context..

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in which case I would say "at least on the surface"

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Note added at 40 mins (2009-11-24 15:20:40 GMT)
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or "publicly"