Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
примерять на себя майку [кого-либо]
English translation:
to try on the shoes [of somebody]
Added to glossary by
Victoria Penrice
Apr 24, 2010 17:16
14 yrs ago
Russian term
Sweden
Russian translator in Stockholm
Native in: Russian (Variant: Standard-Russia) 
, Belarusian
Works in: English to Russian, Swedish to Russian, Norwegian to Russian, and 4 more.
примерять на себя майку
Russian to English
Art/Literary
Journalism
В то же самое время, Польша примеряет на себя майку крупного поставщика газа. Попасть в клуб газовых экспортеров ей поможет сланцевый газ, запасы которого открыты в стране.
Спасибо!
Спасибо!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +4 | to try on the shoes of... |
Victoria Penrice
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| 4 +3 | to try on for size |
Judith Hehir
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| 4 +1 | sizing up the possibility |
Rachel Douglas
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| 3 +1 | aiming to be |
GaryG
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Change log
May 8, 2010 10:37: Victoria Penrice Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+4
3 hrs
Victoria Penrice
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in Russian
&
English
United Kingdom
Conscientious, with accuracy and style.
Native in: Russian , English
Works in: Russian to English, English to Russian
Related KudoZ points
:
4
Selected
to try on the shoes of...
This is related to expressions such as "stepping into someone's shoes" or "filling someone's shoes", broadly meaning "taking their position".
The phrase "to try on [somebody else's] shoes" can be used to say "to try and do what [they] do", as in a sentence like "Trying On the Shoes Of Police Officers" (see web reference below).
The phrase "to try on [somebody else's] shoes" can be used to say "to try and do what [they] do", as in a sentence like "Trying On the Shoes Of Police Officers" (see web reference below).
Example sentence:
But we, who are sinners, trying on the shoes of a saint, know how little well they fit.
If you want to be treated fairly (or as fair as possible), I suggest trying on the shoes of a corporate web developer.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
+1
13 mins
aiming to be
Using the passive form of the verb as a guide to translation
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
David Knowles
: but the comment below is good journalistic prose: "considering joining the club of"
14 hrs
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+3
10 mins
Judith Hehir
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Related KudoZ points
:
19
to try on for size
meaning to check out how something works for them
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Note added at 50 mins (2010-04-24 18:07:13 GMT)
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ry something for size (British & Australian) also try something on for size (American & Australian)
to test something or to think about an idea in order to decide whether it works or whether you can use it Try that for size. It's the new software program I've been working on. The government is still trying some ideas on for size before committing itself to action.
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/try for size
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Note added at 50 mins (2010-04-24 18:07:13 GMT)
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ry something for size (British & Australian) also try something on for size (American & Australian)
to test something or to think about an idea in order to decide whether it works or whether you can use it Try that for size. It's the new software program I've been working on. The government is still trying some ideas on for size before committing itself to action.
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/try for size
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tim Brinkley (X)
: Yes, "to try on for size" is the best translation of the 4-word phrase by itself, but they are essentially saying "Poland is considering joining the club of major gas suppliers" (and shale gas could give them entry to the club if they want it...).
45 mins
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Thank you, Tim. Yes, agreed.
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| agree |
James Joeriman
4 hrs
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Thank you, James.
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| agree |
DTSM
23 hrs
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Thank you, Dimak.
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+1
2 hrs
Rachel Douglas
United States
United States
Native in English
Works in field
United States
Excellent English from Russian originals
Native in: English (Variants: British, Australian, US)
Works in: Russian to English
Related KudoZ points
:
96
sizing up the possibility
... sizing up the possibility of becoming a major ...
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