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06:46 Jan 20, 2011 |
Norwegian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Folklore / idioms and expressions | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Thomas Deschington Poland Local time: 09:54 | ||||||
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2 +2 | on the ball |
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3 | close behind |
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on the ball Explanation: The Norwegian version gets about 6 hits in Google, which shows it is not a common Norwegian expression. Maybe a translated or imported one of sorts? on the ball - To be alert; in command of one's senses. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/on-the-ball.html Could this possibly fit your context? |
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