Jul 4, 2007 15:39
16 yrs ago
English term
not much better then a punk kid on a trampoline
English
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wrestling idioms slang
US. Young wrestler says "I'm going to win", old wrestler replies:
You've got some pretty big goals for someone who's not much better then a punk kid on a trampoline.
I find this odd and fun, and I could translate it as is, but could there be some idiom/cultural reference I might be missing here?
Thank you!
You've got some pretty big goals for someone who's not much better then a punk kid on a trampoline.
I find this odd and fun, and I could translate it as is, but could there be some idiom/cultural reference I might be missing here?
Thank you!
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derogatory statement to put the younger one in his place
you are just excited, you don't have the staying power/strength that I do
agree that it is not an idiom
agree that it is not an idiom
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Noni Gilbert Riley
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thanks, aceavila - Noni
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Will Matter
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hi Will :-)
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Alfa Trans (X)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "As my partner said, that's what I needed. Thank you!"
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Michael Powers (PhD)
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Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
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not an idiom and no cultural significance - IMO
Simply a weakling that is popping up and down - be it his mouth or the image of a trampoline.
Mike :)
Mike :)
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