Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

stinginess

Turkish translation:

pintilik/hasislik/cimrilik

Added to glossary by aydin kaya
Feb 20, 2009 23:11
15 yrs ago
English term

stinginess

English to Turkish Art/Literary Poetry & Literature roman/deyim
Come, that's a blessing," said Mrs. Cadwallader. "That helps him to find himself in a morning. He may not know his own opinions, but he does know his own pocket."

"I don't believe a man is in pocket by stinginess on his land," said Sir James.

"Oh, stinginess may be abused like other virtues: it will not do to keep one's own pigs lean," said Mrs. Cadwallader, who had risen to look out of the window. "But talk of an independent politician and he will appear."
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Mar 7, 2009 16:14: aydin kaya Created KOG entry

Discussion

blackinwhite (asker) Feb 21, 2009:
deyim burdaki deyimi nasıl çevirebiliriz?

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pintilik/hasislik/cimrilik

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Note from asker:
burdaki deyimi nasıl çevirebiliriz
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