Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Polish term or phrase:
jak baranie jaja na święta
English translation:
tense like a cat up on a fence
Added to glossary by
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
Nov 20, 2020 05:08
4 yrs ago
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Polish term
jak baranie jaja na święta
Polish to English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
W rymowance " Sytuacja jest napięta jak baranie jaja na święta"
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Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | tense like a cat up on a fence |
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
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| 3 +1 | as tense as a full bladder/a bowstring |
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Change log
Jan 18, 2021 11:43: Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
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tense like a cat up on a fence
It rhymes.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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5 hrs
as tense as a full bladder/a bowstring
The atmosphere/situation became/is as tense as a full bladder/a bowstring
Dwa pomysły na początek
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Note added at 5 hrs (2020-11-20 10:27:42 GMT)
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Inne opcje:
as tense as a penalty shoot out
as tense as a thriller
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Note added at 5 hrs (2020-11-20 10:28:55 GMT)
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as tense as a piano/violin string
Dwa pomysły na początek
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Note added at 5 hrs (2020-11-20 10:27:42 GMT)
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Inne opcje:
as tense as a penalty shoot out
as tense as a thriller
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Note added at 5 hrs (2020-11-20 10:28:55 GMT)
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as tense as a piano/violin string
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
: Tense indeed.
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Thanks Frank. Enjoy the weekend.
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