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Practice not being too literal # 49

Practice not being too literal # 49

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As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.

Today's phrase is, "like the Hatfields and McCoys"

Good luck.

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updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by kdrinning
This must be all-american! - annierats, Sep 18, 2012
It's all Dutch to me Annie too - ian-hill, Sep 18, 2012

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¡Como perros y gatos!

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updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by francobollo
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Una lucha como los Obama y los Romney.

updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by Noetol
¡Más claro no canta un gallo, Noetol! - francobollo, Sep 18, 2012
¡Gracias ,Franco! - Noetol, Sep 18, 2012
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I have no idea what you mean. Nevertheless I'll hazard a guess:

Is it ' Keeping up with the Smiths'?

Tenemos que mostrar a los vecinos que estámos no solo iguales, pero más que iguales.

updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by annierats
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Family fighting continuously amongst themselves.

Familia luchar continuamente entre ellos mismos.

updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by rac1
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The ultimate example of family feud. El ejemplo último de enemistad de familia.

updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by pmikan-pam
Oh dear, I got it totally, totally wrong! How funny. - annierats, Sep 18, 2012
I vote for your version. The saying doesn't exist in England. - annierats, Sep 18, 2012
Hola amiga! You are not only learning Spanish but history in U.S. as well. - pmikan-pam, Sep 18, 2012