Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
scendere in trincea
English translation:
become defensive / dig in his hls heels
Italian term
United Kingdom
scendere in trincea
An analysis of a key member of staff.
All the references I can find for this expression appear to mean: get into the trenches / man the coal-face / get his hands dirty.
The context, however, seems to suggest "down in the dumps". Is that a possible meaning?
| 3 | become defensive |
Cedric Randolph
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| 4 +4 | dig in his heels |
Thomas Roberts
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| 3 +1 | react energetically/decisively |
Alison Kennedy
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| 3 | take sides |
James (Jim) Davis
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Sep 21, 2012 22:39: Russell Jones changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/35845">Russell Jones's</a> old entry - "scendere in trincea"" to ""become defensive""
Sep 21, 2012 22:39: Russell Jones changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/35845">Russell Jones's</a> old entry - "scendere in trincea"" to ""become defensive / dig in his hls""
Proposed translations
Italy
Reliable, punctual and accurate
Native in: English (Variants: US, UK) 
, Italian
Works in: Italian to English
become defensive
Multilingual academic lawyer
Native in: English (Variant: Scottish) , Italian
Works in: Italian to English, German to English, French to English, and 3 more.
dig in his heels
| Thanks Thomas; I,m sure that's what it means but the document requires a less colloquial register. |
| agree |
tradu-grace
26 mins
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| agree |
Paul Rooms
3 hrs
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| agree |
Jo Macdonald
: Yep, be prepared to do battle
6 hrs
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| agree |
bluenoric
: stands his ground is perfect!
7 hrs
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Italy
Responsive. Resourceful. Results.
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Italian to English, German to English
react energetically/decisively
Just an alternative
Alison
Seychelles
25 years experience constantly improving
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Italian to English
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