08:03 Apr 6, 2014 |
German to English translations [PRO] Slang | ||||
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3 +4 | only fit for the bin (scrap heap) |
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3 | to scrap |
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3 | to bin something (as useless) |
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3 | throw to the wind |
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3 | aren't worth the paper their written on |
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to scrap Explanation: Etwas in die Tonne treten means it has no worth. |
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to bin something (as useless) Explanation: Mein Vorschlag |
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only fit for the bin (scrap heap) Explanation: In cases of idioms, finding the right verb is only half the job. Variations on the theme: go straight to/are headed (straight) for the scrap heap Compare with link below: "Recycling policies fit for the scrap heap, report finds" http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/recycling-policies-fit-f... |
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