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11:31 Sep 18, 2008 |
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4 +1 | Don't let on to the farmer just how good cheese is with pears. |
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4 | Don't let the farmer know how good cheese is with pears |
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4 | how about this: |
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Don't let the farmer know how good cheese is with pears Explanation: If this is an article on food I think you have to give a literal translation and maybe give an explanation (presumably because if he knew he would keep them for himself). |
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how about this: Explanation: "Don't make the farmer aware, how good cheese is eaten with pear" |
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Don't let on to the farmer just how good cheese is with pears. Explanation: let on (reveal a secret) |
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