Oct 12, 2007 00:27
17 yrs ago
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español term
según el tamaño del sapo es la pedrada
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This is a very common expression in Mexico so --whereas I can fully grasp the concept and meaning, I'm ashamed to admit that even after 30 years here, I still don't know the precise English equivalent..if there is one. This is actually for a friend who, when I asked her, says the context is "general".
I know I'm asking a lot but, in advance, I appreciate any help you can provide.
Regards..
Terry
I know I'm asking a lot but, in advance, I appreciate any help you can provide.
Regards..
Terry
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Don't use a lot where a little will do.
El dicho reza "Del tamaño del sapo es la pedrada"
Other possibilities:
Don't use a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.
Don't use an axe to embroider.
Other possibilities:
Don't use a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.
Don't use an axe to embroider.
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Comment: "Tks David! I also sincerely thank all of you for some "inspired" and very funny suggestions. It's been a very instructive experience. For what it's worth, a friend came up with: "Cut your coat according to your cloth."--in case you want to add one more to the list:-)
Tks again to you all!
Terry "
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16 minutos
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.
I'm not sure if this idiom would fit or not. Just a thought.
1 hora
a big head requires a big hat
sugg
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-10-12 01:34:44 GMT)
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you can't put 5 pounds of potatoes in a 2 pound bag
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-10-12 01:34:44 GMT)
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you can't put 5 pounds of potatoes in a 2 pound bag
1 hora
The bigger they are the harder they fall.
Creo que se puede referir a una persona que se cree que nadie lo puede tumbar.
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13 horas
desperate times call for desperate measures
My Salvadoran friend agrees with your interpretation :)
This one is slightly different, but the idea is similar. Hope it helps!
This one is slightly different, but the idea is similar. Hope it helps!
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Cecilia Della Croce
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agree |
Carol Gullidge
: my first thought!
3 horas
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