Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
getting a little long in the tooth
Romanian translation:
a fi prea batran
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Tehno
Jul 26, 2003 12:18
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English term
getting a little long in the tooth
English to Romanian
Art/Literary
We're getting a little long in the tooth for this kind of thing.
Proposed translations
(Romanian)
| 5 +1 | Suntem prea batrani pentru asa ceva. |
Katza
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| 4 +1 | nu mai suntem (destul de)tineri |
Katalin Rozália Szász
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Proposed translations
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Suntem prea batrani pentru asa ceva.
Cliché: Long in the tooth
Explanation: 1. Describes someone who is old. Often this is equated with someone who is wise as well.
Country: United States
Origin: When horses were sold, the teeth were checked to tell how old they were. As they aged, their gums receded and the teeth appeared to be longer.
Explanation: 1. Describes someone who is old. Often this is equated with someone who is wise as well.
Country: United States
Origin: When horses were sold, the teeth were checked to tell how old they were. As they aged, their gums receded and the teeth appeared to be longer.
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Comment: "Thank you both Rozi & Katza!"
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Katalin Rozália Szász
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Native in: Hungarian 
Works in: French to Hungarian, English to Hungarian, Romanian to Hungarian, and 6 more.
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nu mai suntem (destul de)tineri
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