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4.0 out of 5 stars
Losing something in the translation was never so amusing,
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This review is from: Fool in a Hurry (Hardcover)
Readers who love language and idioms will enjoy this book immensely. But I also think it is valuable as a culture lesson. Idioms translated literally do not make sense. They lose their metaphor and their nuance. But, when looked at closely, we realize they are kissing cousins to our own expressions. The title idiom can be compared to "Haste makes waste". We're all the same, we're just separated by language. It's a light read, but a fun one, and it's one you'll want to loan out to friends, but make sure you get it back!
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Fool in a Hurry by NORMA GLEASON (Hardcover - January 1, 1994)
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