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'thats the truth, ruth'

Russian translation: что правда, то правда

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English term or phrase:'thats the truth, ruth'
Russian translation:что правда, то правда
Entered by: Alexandra Tussing

22:23 May 28, 2002
English to Russian translations [PRO]
English term or phrase: 'thats the truth, ruth'
US slang meaning 'it's true'.
Lena K
что правда, то правда
Explanation:
literally means "what's true is true", is somewhat colloquial (even though not really slang)

Hope this helps
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Alexandra Tussing
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Thank you for your help! Lena
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4 +14что правда, то правда
Alexandra Tussing
4 +8just a comment...
Yuri Geifman


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +14
что правда, то правда


Explanation:
literally means "what's true is true", is somewhat colloquial (even though not really slang)

Hope this helps

Alexandra Tussing
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 65
Grading comment
Thank you for your help! Lena

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
just a comment...


Explanation:
I don't think there's a better way to say it in Russian than already suggested, but I thought I should mention that the expression isn't really 'slang'. I think there's a strong possibility of a tie-in with a Paul Simon oldie called 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Slip out the back, Jack, Make a new plan, Stan, etc.
(Это правда, Магда...LOL...just kidding)

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Note added at 2002-11-05 01:33:54 (GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks for the peer comments, everyone, much appreciated :-))

Yuri Geifman
Canada
Local time: 15:24
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 324

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agree  protolmach: great comment!
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  -> Thanks :-)
agree  Tatiana Neroni (X): Здорово!
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agree  AYP
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agree  Remedios
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agree  Iren: :))) funny
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agree  Olga Simon: :)
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agree  Marta Argat: stunning
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agree  Alexandra Tussing: lol - I particularly like Magda
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