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Thread #124872   Message #2760945
Posted By: Bill D
06-Nov-09 - 12:40 PM
Thread Name: BS: Over-literal so meaningless translations
Subject: RE: BS: Over-literal so meaningless translations
Wolfgang & I once had an exchange about the German phrase "quatsch mit sauce"... which sort of literally means "nonsense with gravy", but seems to be used to indicate 'total disdain for an opinion or situation...with an aura of foolishness added'. Highly colloquial..