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12:56 Oct 15, 2013 |
Norwegian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | |||||||
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4 +1 | not mind something |
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4 | Shy away from |
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3 | side step |
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not mind something Explanation: ikke gå av veien for = not mind something or not flinch from something Ref. Engelsk Blå ordbok We don't mind taking on unresolved issues/ We are not afraid of tackling unresolved issues |
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side step Explanation: The Norwegian literally translates to "step out of the way of" as in to take on an issue head on rather than to get out of the way, or side step it. |
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Shy away from Explanation: Just another option. |
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