Practice not being too literal # 51
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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, "can't cut the mustard."
Good luck and have fun!
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updated Sep 25, 2012
posted by kdrinning
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Unable to achieve the required standard.
Incapaz de alcanzar el nivel requerido.
updated Sep 25, 2012
posted by rac1
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El recluta intentó pasar el entrenamiento, pero no pudo hacer el grado.
The recruit tried to pass the training, but could not make the grade.
updated Sep 25, 2012
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
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Not up to the challenge. No hasta el desafío
updated Sep 25, 2012
posted by pmikan-pam
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No dió la talla (No dar la talla)
updated Sep 25, 2012
posted by francobollo
