Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation

I'm wondering if this is the same as the English expression ' to do something to death'. It means to overdo something to the extent that the 'something' becomes boring. E.g to play the same record or watch the same film over and over again.

I will have to ponder over the other idiom......

Yes, that vulgar addition (zasrany - perfectly known to Pol Ams, as I heard: Obama zasrana) strengthens the aspect of boredom and hopelesness.

In another thread there is a lot of guessing and instead of saying closer closer, Poles say warm, warmer... even more warmer. :):)

The English also say getting warmer in relation to the guesses getting closer and closer to the answer :) But, I feel I am so close and yet so far away..

Really? I thought it was typically Polish.

englishidiomsblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/getting-warmer.html


I can only think of ' all men are created equal ', but not sure I'm right.

Hey, when I asked Really, it didn`t mean I disbelieved you. I was just surprised. :)

Equal guy is the same as a cool guy. A bit outmoded today, youngsters prefer cool and the like.

This one sounds nice, though also outdated, still used here and there:

To wrap pasta/macaroni on ears.

równy gość?

FWIW most guys that would qualify as 'równy gość' in Polish wouldn't necessarily be 'cool guy' in (American) English

Rowny gosc means a straight up dude, also implies kindness or generosity.

Recall once hearing the expression "dobry gosc", meaning "a good egg" aka "good guy".

sounds like a loan translation from English 'good guy'.... not very Polish sounding (to me, could be wrong of course)

Probably right, Maf.

I'm not listening? To fall on deaf ears?
Or to tell a tall story? ( one that is implausible or far-fetched? )

No it means to ignore

Yes, but only if you think of position No 7 in urban dictionary. While I meant position No 1.


Yes, exactly.

Sth outdated :): who did you mean by gorilla 2,3 decades ago?

Not sure if this is an idiom or factual question? Mighty Joe Young?

It is a factual question about an idiomatic expression. Who was called a gorrilla in the past? A hint - it always referred to males.

Bodyguard goon types?

Perfect! I was always amused when I heard it as a boy.

Again, forum activity made me think of this one: to take it on the chest (chestie)

I think that this is the equivalent of the English 'to take it on the chin'. It means to take an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining and making a fuss. In other words, don't be a snowflake :)

Yes, exactly. But it sounds a bit chauvinistic (especially with the original ending: like a man which is mostly skipped today), I suppose females should say: take it on the breast. :):)

How about: make sb go with bags.

Before I forget, this one just came to my mind while having a funny exchange: A horse would laugh at that.

Wouldn't it sound better as 'Let sb go with bags'?


What about: they know each other like bald horses.

I am still in pondering mode...........


Laughing at something so absurd that it doesn't make any sense?


Been there, done that in post # 31 :)

No, I thought about it, too, make is better as it implies forcing sb to do sth, most often against their will. Letting is too mild.


Yes!

Is this the equivalent of the English phrase, cutting out the dead wood, e.g getting rid of someone who is no longer useful and has served their purpose? In this case along with their baggage?

I will show mercy with this one: it means to deprive sb of their money/property, either legally or not. Bags mean you have to leave the place which you owned/run business at etc. :)

Today I used it a few times on students who couldn`t read sth properly:
It is written like an oxen.

It's written clear as day..... right here in black and white... big as life

nb oxen is plural, singular ox

Yes, very good, and thanks for correction. I really need to sleep more. Fekking fora.........

Next:
To wring a cat by its tail.

We also say here in the States "plain as day" (jasno = literally, "clear").
:-)

Two of my favorites off the top of my head: ciemno jak w dupie u murzyna (dark as black man's ass) also 'krecisz sie jak zyd w pustym sklepie' (you're roaming/wandering like a jew in an empty store)

Some Poles will refer to low quality items or improvisations or shortcut as being Russian - ruskie, Ruska, po rusku etc.