prix d'ami (alternative to mates rates)
English translation: I'll give you special terms
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| 4 +1 | I'll give you special terms |
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| 4 | preferential rates |
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| 4 | special deal (among friends) |
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| 4 | I'll knock a bit off for you/ I'll let you have it cheap |
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| 3 | sints weir frenz |
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| 3 | an offer you can't refuse |
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preferential rates Explanation: What about "preferential rates" or is that too formal? |
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2 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1I'll give you special terms Explanation: from my Harrap's version 1967 - |
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sints weir frenz Explanation: First of all, since we're friends, he grossly undercharged me for the service. ... the most popular auction site) and got it at a great price. ... www.sunshineartist.com/magazine/websites.htm Also, there would be no setup fee (since we're friends). ... www.129th.net/flightlog/archive/3/may01.html Since we're friends of a friend, even, he might be willing to extend you a bit of credit. ... www.meadehall.org/transcripts/1403/20030425-1.shtml And since friendship is a two-way thing: I wasn't going to contribute, but since we're friends and all... ... Now he buys and sells paintball equipment at outrageous prices to his equally ... abbypants.blogspot.com/ 2003_04_01_abbypants_archive.html Also, there would be no setup fee (since we're friends). ... www.129th.net/guestbook/archive/3/may01.html Mind you, friendship can sometimes be stretched a bit far: Since we're friends now, would you let me sneak hookers into my room? Would you also pay for them...since we're friends now? ... www.eaforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-26673 Then there's the other famous "friends" line: Since we're friends, I'd like you to do me a few favors during the next few … www.detnews.com/2003/ homeimprovement/0303/26/e22-90447.htm Of course, I get to go for free since we're friends She also does all day parties sometimes and charges $20, and that includes lunch and a gift. ... www.forums.parenthood.com/ printthread.cfm?Forum=170&Topic=81200 I don't know how much he would charge you, he's doing mine for free since we're FRIENDS, no boobs ... it would be nice to get a price if you could ... www.dragva.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-9751.html [And no, it's not about a friendly breast-reducing plastic surgeon] But since we’re friends, I’ll let you have it for twenty.”. “Hah. ... He’s not going to pay a fair price for any of these, Quark thought. ... home.inreach.com/sparkcat/sacrf.html |
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8 hrs confidence:
special deal (among friends) Explanation: Since after WWII there was a lot of talk about "New Deal", etc., I think you should prefer "deal" over "rates" Offer a deal as a special favour between friends |
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an offer you can't refuse Explanation: maybe? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 hrs 24 mins (2005-03-17 13:25:45 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Taking off on CMJ\'s suggestion: I\'ll make you a deal; colloquial but familiar |
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I'll knock a bit off for you/ I'll let you have it cheap Explanation: OK for the 50s? as per Collins/Robert |
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