Dec 21, 2009 22:05
14 yrs ago
Arabic term
العلاوة فى الكاوتش
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I don't want a word for word Translation for this phrase as it is an Egyptian (masal sha3by),,so please tell me it's English equivalence..
here's the link where it is mentioned in an arabic article
http://www.almasry-alyoum.com/article2.aspx?ArticleID=209727
here's the link where it is mentioned in an arabic article
http://www.almasry-alyoum.com/article2.aspx?ArticleID=209727
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | How to Survive on such Salary |
Hani Hassaan
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| 1 | better to wait than to wish |
Nidhalz
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Proposed translations
9 mins
Hani Hassaan
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How to Survive on such Salary
How to Survive on such Salary
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Note added at 37 mins (2009-12-21 22:42:21 GMT)
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most welcome, here you go:
To live from hand to mouth
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/live hand to mouth
Good luck,
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Note added at 37 mins (2009-12-21 22:42:21 GMT)
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most welcome, here you go:
To live from hand to mouth
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/live hand to mouth
Good luck,
Note from asker:
| Hi Hani,thanks for your help I understand the meaning of this expression already,what am asking for is an English proverb or expression that parallels this Arabic one,I want one that conveys the same meaning I also wonder if u can do the same with الفله فى المنافله thanks Hani :) |
1 day 1 hr
better to wait than to wish
better to wait than to wish
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