sedangkan lidah lagi tergigit

English translation: It is not at all moonlight and roses

09:47 Mar 1, 2015
Malay to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Malay term or phrase: sedangkan lidah lagi tergigit
Salam. I am looking English pair (preferably idiom) for the idiom and appreciate a lot if my seniors and fellow translators could help.

Thanks a lot. Wslm.
Mohd Hamzah
Malaysia
Local time: 22:58
English translation:It is not at all moonlight and roses
Explanation:
Wa'alaikum salam.

If a situation is not all moonlight and roses, means it is not always a pleasant situation. Similar to 'sedangkan lidah lagi tergigit'.
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yjahmad
Malaysia
Local time: 22:58
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I found it compatible. Thanks a lot. Wassalam.
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3It is not at all moonlight and roses
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It is not at all moonlight and roses


Explanation:
Wa'alaikum salam.

If a situation is not all moonlight and roses, means it is not always a pleasant situation. Similar to 'sedangkan lidah lagi tergigit'.


Example sentence(s):
  • Marriage isn't all moonlight and roses. It can be hard work keeping a relationship together.
yjahmad
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Local time: 22:58
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I found it compatible. Thanks a lot. Wassalam.
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