derrubaram
English translation: they backed off.
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| 14:17 Aug 19, 2006 |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1they backed off. Explanation: that's how I see it... |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1they gave up Explanation: I guess the idea of giving up a scheme/plan |
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19 hrs confidence:
they lowered the price Explanation: A minha finalidade era pegar oito, dez toneladas num contêiner. Só que na hora que ele disse pro pessoal dele, derrubaram. |
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1 day 18 hrs confidence:
skated Explanation: Michael I believe, *derrubaram* in this case is a slang meaning not to do something that you are supposed to do, or purposely evade work, in order to cause disruption or not to be caught (in this case, they were doing something wrong). From Common Terms Used in Law Enforcement skate: To evade being caught or being charged with a crime; to evade work Reference: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police/Publications/dictionary.... |
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1 day 23 hrs confidence:
they aborted Explanation: I would go with KlausinSP or *abort*. |
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2 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1they didn't buy it/or didn't go for it Explanation: another option for you -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 zile1 oră (2006-08-21 15:41:37 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Or they called it off |
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