Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

They seem to have it down

French translation:

Eux, ils n'ont pas besoin de nous

Added to glossary by Sylvia Rochonnat
Aug 14, 2007 14:58
16 yrs ago
English term

have it down

English to French Other Linguistics sous-titrage
Un couple divorcé se rabiboche :

-I like the new patio furniture.
-Thanks.
-What is that, a redwood?
-Teak.
-Oh, teak. That must have set me back a few bucks.
-The salesman said it would pay for itself in five years.
-Oh, really? How is it gonna do that? Is it gonna get a paper route? ... It's very nice.
-Thank you.
-Of course, it's gonna require a lot of upkeep. Actually, all wood that's outside requires upkeep except trees. They seem to have it down.
-Are you nervous?
-Yeah, a little. I mean, we've been separated for two years. I haven't seen you naked for four.

Discussion

Jonathan MacKerron Aug 14, 2007:
=they seem to know what they're doing

Proposed translations

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Eux, ils n'ont pas besoin

Ca dépend de ta phrase précédente, mais on pourrait penser à qq ch comme :
"Tout le bois qui est dehors a besoin d'être entretenu/demande de l'entretien. Sauf les arbres. Eux, ils n'ont pas besoin/Eux, ils n'ont pas besoin de nous."
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19 mins

Ils ont bien compris (les arbres) (ce qui était le mieux)

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Ils savent ce qu'ils font!
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6 hrs

ils l'ont d'emblée / ils l'ont d'office

They have it down pat = it comes naturally to them,
they've got it covered.

Ils assurent leur propre protection.
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