realizzare il fatto compiuto
English translation: go ahead with the plans
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| 15:48 Aug 29, 2006 |
| Italian to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Journalism / press summary - a statement by the Environmental Groups | |||||||
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| 3 +1 | to bring about/implement the fait accompli |
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| 4 | forge ahead |
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| 4 | go ahead with the plans |
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| 2 | post factum |
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27 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1to bring about/implement the fait accompli Explanation: fait accompli is a French expression that has migrated into everyday English -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 30 mins (2006-08-29 16:18:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- also: achieve |
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29 mins confidence:
post factum Explanation: il resto dipende un po' da come traduci tutta la frase -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 33 mins (2006-08-29 16:22:06 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- la mia e' solo una ipotesi. Un esperto in legge (dove il termine ricorre spesso) potrebbe esserti di grande aiuto qui. |
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15 hrs confidence:
forge ahead Explanation: Another suggestion: I'd be tempted to try turning the whole thing on its head- something along these lines: "...the company has again defiantly demonstrated its intention to go against all those involved and forge ahead with its plans" hope it helps! Chris |
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4 hrs confidence:
go ahead with the plans Explanation: ... despite all objections... I think this sounds more natural... Good luck! -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 18 hrs (2006-08-30 10:34:50 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "... the company has made another defiant move, which shows its unyielding determination to go ahead with its plans despite everything / all the protests" (this issue has stirred a heated public debate) |
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