It's not perfect, but it should do the trick at least in some contexts. Hopefully the native speakers will have some suggestions. Many thanks Jann, this certainly seems feasible. Hopefully we will get a few more suggestions.
Hi buzzinbashment, first of all thanks for bringing this one up, it's a phrase I use frequently with friends and work colleagues and have wanted to find a suitable translation for quite some time now.
Keith Lemon is a veritable goldmine of unique and thought-provoking phrases and continues to fly the flag for quirky creativity in the English language. Secondly, the examples you put forward are spot on and you've clearly put a lot of thought into this thread.
May I ask which Le Tissier goal in particular you are referring to? Jann, I concur that input from a native French speaker would be invaluable in progressing this thread, particularly if said native speaker has prior knowledge of Lemon's varied and extensive body of material. As both a professional linguist and an avid fan of avant-garde comedy I await the resolution of this thread with bated breath. Lingua Franca. Hi, This is a tricky one! It's refreshing to see such expressions travel accross borders onto new territories and raise interest of fellow linguists!
Could a literal translation perhaps be appropriate? Since the expression is innovative in English, I could envision a little experimentation in French as well, for example: "T'as vu le but de le Tissier?
I would like to know. Last edited by a moderator: Sep 8, Hi basement, Is this one of the expressions used by that same TV host? It would be interesting to have someone with some knowledge of French TV slang, perhaps with interest in current media and sports to voice his opinion on those. Hello Buzzin, I have also heard the phrase 'bang tidy' used as follows: Bloke A: How was your night out?
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