Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
slogs upp
English translation:
(the gates were) thrown wide open
Added to glossary by
Charlesp
Dec 26, 2005 18:47
18 yrs ago
Swedish term
slogs upp
Swedish to English
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"slogs portarna upp"
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | thrown open |
Prisma
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| 4 +2 | (the gates) were open wide |
Sven Petersson
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| 5 | (the doors) were opened |
asptech
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Proposed translations
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thrown open
..the gates were thrown open...
Another option depending on how dramatic an 'opening' your text require.
Another option depending on how dramatic an 'opening' your text require.
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Comment: "taking suggestions from Sven and Prisma, combining them - (should also be able to share the points too)"
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Sven Petersson
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(the gates) were open wide
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Michele Fauble
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George Hopkins
: were opened wide (?)
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(the doors) were opened
Actually, the expression is not as dramatic as it may sound. Its most common usage is for the beginning of an after Christmas sale, an exhibition, or a similar event - something is made accessible to the public.
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