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German term or phrase:
gewaschen was das Zeug hält
English translation:
washed denim is still all the rage
Apr 5, 2005 09:12
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German term
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gewaschen was das Zeug hält
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Denim ist hier nach wie vor das ganz große dominierende Hosenthema. Es wird nach wie vor gewaschen was das Zeug hält. Mehr oder weniger alle Jeansanbieter setzen auf authentische used oder repair und destroyed Stiles.
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washed denim is still all the rage
the denim is still being washed for all it's worth
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Frank"
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Cilian O'Tuama
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German term (edited):
gewaschen was das Zeug hält
like mad/crazy / like the devil
until it falls apart
auf Teufel komm raus
auf Teufel komm raus
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Steffen Walter
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Edda Emery (X)
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Sarah Swift
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Kathinka van de Griendt
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mustafaer
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BrigitteHilgner
: I've never understood why they do it - but that's entirely my problem ...
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Gabrielle Lyons
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Native in: English
Works in: French to English, German to English
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German term (edited):
gewaschen was das Zeug h�lt
washed to within an inch of its life
another idea with a colourful current expression. LOTS of Google hits - see below.
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TransWolf
: Sounds like they'll fall apart after a week of wearing them. They use hi-tech methods to make jeans look old, but still be tough.
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I don't think many people would take it that literally.
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German term (edited):
gewaschen was das Zeug h�lt
washed to the extreme
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