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not much better then a punk kid on a trampoline

English translation: derogatory statement to put the younger one in his place

15:39 Jul 4, 2007
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Art/Literary - Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino / wrestling idioms slang
English term or phrase: not much better then a punk kid on a trampoline
US. Young wrestler says "I'm going to win", old wrestler replies:

You've got some pretty big goals for someone who's not much better then a punk kid on a trampoline.

I find this odd and fun, and I could translate it as is, but could there be some idiom/cultural reference I might be missing here?

Thank you!
grigua
Selected answer:derogatory statement to put the younger one in his place
Explanation:
you are just excited, you don't have the staying power/strength that I do

agree that it is not an idiom
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RHELLER
United States
Local time: 18:48
Grading comment
As my partner said, that's what I needed. Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +3derogatory statement to put the younger one in his place
RHELLER
3 +1not an idiom and no cultural significance - IMO
Michael Powers (PhD)


Discussion entries: 3





  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
not an idiom and no cultural significance - IMO


Explanation:
Simply a weakling that is popping up and down - be it his mouth or the image of a trampoline.

Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 20:48
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Noni Gilbert Riley
16 hrs
  -> Thank you, aceavila - Mike :)
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
derogatory statement to put the younger one in his place


Explanation:
you are just excited, you don't have the staying power/strength that I do

agree that it is not an idiom

RHELLER
United States
Local time: 18:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
As my partner said, that's what I needed. Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Noni Gilbert Riley
16 hrs
  -> thanks, aceavila - Noni
agree  Will Matter
1 day 1 hr
  -> hi Will :-)
agree  Alfa Trans (X)
5 days
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