Feb 20, 2009 22:12
15 yrs ago
English term

keep pigs

English to Turkish Art/Literary Poetry & Literature roman/deyim
"I don't believe a man is in pocket by stinginess on his land," said Sir James.

"Oh, stinginess may be abused like other virtues: it will not do to keep one's own pigs lean," said Mrs. Cadwallader, who had risen to look out of the window. "But talk of an independent politician and he will appear."

"What! Brooke?" said her husband.

"Yes. Now, you ply him with the `Trumpet,' Humphrey; and I will put the leeches on him. What will you do, Sir James?"

Proposed translations

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kendi boğazından kesmek

"keep pigs lean" bence daha ziyade terim. onun aslında deyim olduğunu düşünmüyorum. cimriliğin getirisi götüründen bahsederken kullanıyorlar, yerine en iyi geçecek yerel terim bu olur bence.
Peer comment(s):

agree Balaban Cerit
8 hrs
teşekkür ederim
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6 hrs

kendi menfaatine/cikarlarina fazla onemsememek

not protecting his/her interests greedly although this is what would be expected
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10 hrs

nefsine hakim olmak

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