Aug 21, 2005 19:12
18 yrs ago
English term
Poland
I’ll wear you on my shirt like my bitch!
May offend
Homework / test
English
Art/Literary
Slang
This expression comes from the film “Tango & Cash,” from the scene in which the two cops are put in prison and the other prisoners give them a very “warm” welcome. It is heard among other threats such as:” Cash, let me light up your fucking bowel!” and “I will put brown sugar in your ass!”
My question is: does such an expression exist at all? Or maybe a similar one? I took it from a Polish website (http://www.aci.com.pl/mwichary/misc/tangoandcash/10) so there’s a good possibility that it’s misspelt. I’ve searched everywhere but haven’t come across anything like that. I’ve been listening to the piece over and over again, too, but it doesn’t help, either.
The English subtitles say simply: „Tango, you’re going to be my bitch!”
Any ideas?
My question is: does such an expression exist at all? Or maybe a similar one? I took it from a Polish website (http://www.aci.com.pl/mwichary/misc/tangoandcash/10) so there’s a good possibility that it’s misspelt. I’ve searched everywhere but haven’t come across anything like that. I’ve been listening to the piece over and over again, too, but it doesn’t help, either.
The English subtitles say simply: „Tango, you’re going to be my bitch!”
Any ideas?
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María Teresa Taylor Oliver
Panama
Panama
Specializes in field
Panama
Synesthete with a flair for tasty words!
Native in: Spanish (Variants: Costa Rican, Panamanian, Nicaraguan, Mexican, Peruvian, Venezuelan, Cuban, Honduran, Argentine, US, Guatemalan, Salvadoran, Latin American, Colombian) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
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English term (edited):
i�ll wear you on my shirt like my bitch!
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You're so going to be my bitch and everyone will know it!
The way I see it, it's the same as saying "Tango, you’re going to be my bitch!", but taking it further, as in all other inmates will be aware of the fact. Specially because in prison it's common to have a "ruling" gang, or one leader or group of leaders who are respected by everyone else, and usually these guys have their way with the weak ones and make them, well, "their bitches" and only theirs, so no one else can touch them.
Usually, saying you are going to wear something on your shirt means you'd like everyone to know it.
I hope that helps, even if I've made a mess of explaining myself :)
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Note added at 30 mins (2005-08-21 19:42:10 GMT)
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Here are some examples:
Shortly students began to approach me concerning problems and illnesses in their families because they knew I was a Christian. I didn’t have to scream it or ***wear it on my shirt****, I wear it in my heart and you know what? Even the rebels respected me.
www.discoverlife.tv/triumph.htm - 17k - Cached - Similar pages
http://www.americasdebate.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=784...
Should one be patriotic? Why or why not?
Well, first and foremost, I will say that I personally dislike gratuitous displays of patriotism. I don't think that America is the greatest country on the planet, and even if it were, I don't feel that it would be appropriate to wear it on my shirt sleeve. I prefer subtlety.
http://www.ukcdogs.com/forums/printthread.php?s=810a2f895be9...
Now have fun discussing how un Christain like I am. Go ahead.
I imagine my faith in my God is stronger than any you have. I do not need to wear it on my shirt sleeve to show people how good I am.
Usually, saying you are going to wear something on your shirt means you'd like everyone to know it.
I hope that helps, even if I've made a mess of explaining myself :)
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Note added at 30 mins (2005-08-21 19:42:10 GMT)
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Here are some examples:
Shortly students began to approach me concerning problems and illnesses in their families because they knew I was a Christian. I didn’t have to scream it or ***wear it on my shirt****, I wear it in my heart and you know what? Even the rebels respected me.
www.discoverlife.tv/triumph.htm - 17k - Cached - Similar pages
http://www.americasdebate.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=784...
Should one be patriotic? Why or why not?
Well, first and foremost, I will say that I personally dislike gratuitous displays of patriotism. I don't think that America is the greatest country on the planet, and even if it were, I don't feel that it would be appropriate to wear it on my shirt sleeve. I prefer subtlety.
http://www.ukcdogs.com/forums/printthread.php?s=810a2f895be9...
Now have fun discussing how un Christain like I am. Go ahead.
I imagine my faith in my God is stronger than any you have. I do not need to wear it on my shirt sleeve to show people how good I am.
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RHELLER
: with the part about "have their way with the weak ones"
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Thanks, Rita! (I watch too many [prison] movies ;) two favorites are The Shawshank Redemption and Midnight Express.
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Nick Lingris
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Thanks, Nick!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you everybody, especially Maria and Kirill. Maria, your examples were really helpful!"
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Kirill Semenov
Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine
60+ books translated and published
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian
English term (edited):
i�ll wear you on my shirt like my bitch!
I'll put your portrait on my T-shirt to show that you're my gilrfriend
I think :)
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Note added at 21 mins (2005-08-21 19:33:31 GMT)
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A great movie, btw. I love it. :)
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Note added at 21 mins (2005-08-21 19:33:31 GMT)
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A great movie, btw. I love it. :)
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Rachel Fell
: Nicely rephrased! - haven't seen the film...
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If you haven't you should -- a great action duet of Silvester Stallone and Kurt Russell
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Veronica Prpic Uhing
: Cool!
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Tango is cool, not my answer ;-)
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Elizabeth Lyons
: I think the connotation here is also that he "owns" her : )//Ah! ; ))
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A bit later Tango he will prove that he's not the type to be someone's b*****
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Hacene
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Alfa Trans (X)
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jennifer newsome (X)
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English term (edited):
i�ll wear you on my shirt like my bitch!
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will be your friend for this type of language
wear it
expression said to someone when they fall or do something stupid to make them feel worthlessscenario: The quarterback tries to make a pass but trips over his feet instead. The other team would then say, "wear it, biatch!"
will be your friend for this type of language
wear it
expression said to someone when they fall or do something stupid to make them feel worthlessscenario: The quarterback tries to make a pass but trips over his feet instead. The other team would then say, "wear it, biatch!"
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No poilite way to say this: We're going to sodomize you
Cops raped in prison is a common occurence, along with child molesters.
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