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- but it could not slow down | WordReference Forums
I think it is in the conditional mood, which is tenseless Probably an informal variant of the unreal conditional it could not have slowed down Would of the "type 2" and "type 3" conditionals can be replaced by could, might and sometimes should, which each add their own meanings and or nuances If you had strapped a brick to the accelerator, it would have been unable to slow down There would
- muro di gomma - WordReference Forums
It's still not un muro di gomma, but another relevant wall-related expression came to me: Dealing with this call centre is like banging your head against a [brick] wall "To bang your head against a brick wall" is defined by the Cambridge Online Dictionary as "to do, say, or ask for something repeatedly but to be unable to change a situation "
- To be a brick - WordReference Forums
In BE "brick" means a generous, helpful, and reliable person The expression is dated
- BE brick as slang - WordReference Forums
I have also heard the expression "dumb as a brick" (probably a derivation of "dumb as a rock") Consequently, a "brick" can also be someone who is considered "dense," or not very bright
- banque physique | WordReference Forums
Perhaps slightly off-topic, but there is little usage difference between "brick and mortar" and "bricks and mortar" Ngram Vous devez vous connecter ou vous enregistrer pour répondre ici
- brick pack e frac pack - WordReference Forums
Sono in crisi riguardo alla traduzione di questi due metodi di confezionamento E' lecito lasciare brick pack e frac pack? Si dice? da noi si dice in "brick" (per i succhi ad es ) ma nel mio contesto è un po' diverso perché il brick pack si riferisce anche al caffè in confezioni sottovuoto come
- Shes built like a lt;brick Kremlin gt; | WordReference Forums
The usual phrase is "To be built like a brick shithouse", i e to be very solidly built, to be big, square and ugly The "Kremlin" variant is the scriptwriter's personal touch, suggesting a mental attitude in addition
- talking to a brick wall - WordReference Forums
Hola, quiero saber cómo se dice el dicho "it's like talking to brick wall " Se lo dice de una persona que jamas te hace caso cuando le dices algo (una advertencia, consejo, etc) Yo diría algo como "gastar saliva" o "es como ladrar a la luna," pero quiero una frase más coloquial Saludos
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