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20:49 Jun 13, 2012 |
Hebrew to English translations [PRO] Slang / nasty phone message, slang usage | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Gad Kohenov Israel Local time: 13:24 | ||||||
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5 | smash your face in |
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3 | Smash your face |
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Smash your face Explanation: אפתח לך את הפרצוף In Hebrew -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 mins (2012-06-13 21:01:53 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Or I will prattle about your life |
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smash your face in Explanation: I was going to agree with Gad, but I think the "in" is necessary. Partly because the verb "smash" on its own has recently took on a new, sexual meaning when used with body parts in the realms of slang. (So, "i'll smash your face" could be construed as having something to do with oral sex). By adding the "in", it removes that possibility and makes the violent intention clear. I also think the utterance makes the threat quite clear and so would have no qualms about using this wording. Personally, I'd stay clear of "open up your face"....it doesn't feel completely natural in English to me, it strikes me as Hebrish and the only instance on Google of it is in one or two rap songs but nothing beyond that. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 hrs (2012-06-14 07:35:46 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=smash |
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