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jesusaremus Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 6:05 AM |
Take the blow?
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Aletways Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 7:12 AM |
Tal vez si ponés el contexto se entienda mejor. Supongo que quiere decir algo como "recibir/aguantar el golpe", pero en verdad depende del contexto. Si bien literalmente sería "recibir/aguantar el golpe", puede querer decir sacrificarse por alguien o algo cuando se usa en sentido figurado.
Yo igual tomaría todo lo que te acabo de decir con pinzas jajaja, algún angloparlante seguro puede responderte muchísimo mejor que yo! |
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Turtleneck Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 3:07 PM |
"Blow" in this case means hit. "To take the blow" means to be able to withstand being hit. It can be an emotional blow, like having your feelings deeply hurt, or it can be a physical blow like being hit in a fight.
Examples:
Joe's girlfriend broke up with him in an e-mail and moved to Paris with her driving instructor. Joe was able to take the emotional blow and began dating an international fashion model.
Joe took a blow to the face while trying to break up a fight in the pub.
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minnmess Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 3:29 PM |
Turtleneck wrote:
Joe's girlfriend broke up with him in an e-mail and moved to Paris with her driving instructor. Joe was able to take the emotional blow and began dating an international fashion model.
Joe took a blow to the face while trying to break up a fight in the pub.
Joe is having a hard go of it, isnt he?
I like the first example. It is kinda hilarious.Who doesnt move to Paris with their driving instructor? |
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weirdmom Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 5:28 PM |
Sheesh Kayte, what did Joe ever do to you? Poor guy.
I'm going to go buy him a pony. |
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Turtleneck Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 5:51 PM |
weirdmom wrote: Sheesh Kayte, what did Joe ever do to you? Poor guy.
I'm going to go buy him a pony.
You never heard of Joe Blow? And hey, he got an international fashion model out of the deal, so why feel sorry for him? |
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minnmess Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 5:59 PM |
| if my signifigant other runs off with a driving instructor, can I have a pony too?? |
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jesusaremus Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 6:46 PM |
hahaha that's reminds me. A friend of mine is afraid about ponys hahaha
Thanks for answering :) |
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weirdmom Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 6:50 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: weirdmom wrote: Sheesh Kayte, what did Joe ever do to you? Poor guy.
I'm going to go buy him a pony.
You never heard of Joe Blow? And hey, he got an international fashion model out of the deal, so why feel sorry for him?
I've heard of Joe Blow and figured he inspired you but I still feel bad for the guy. Model aside, he still got his heartbroken. And then he got punched in a bar!! Did this have to do with the model??
And yes Kristy, I will get you a pony* if this happens to you!!
*(virtual model only) |
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minnmess Posted Wed 10 Sep, 2008 7:19 PM |
weirdmom wrote: Turtleneck wrote: weirdmom wrote: Sheesh Kayte, what did Joe ever do to you? Poor guy.
I'm going to go buy him a pony.
You never heard of Joe Blow? And hey, he got an international fashion model out of the deal, so why feel sorry for him?
I've heard of Joe Blow and figured he inspired you but I still feel bad for the guy. Model aside, he still got his heartbroken. And then he got punched in a bar!! Did this have to do with the model??
And yes Kristy, I will get you a pony* if this happens to you!!
*(virtual model only)
thanks Anne. I think i need a boyfriend first inorder to have him run off with the driving instructor. Damn you stupid boys of the world
I bet the punching totally had to do with the model. They create drama wherever they go. |
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