Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
(делать) c размахом
English translation:
in a big way
Added to glossary by
Clive Wilshin
Aug 19, 2009 05:35
14 yrs ago
Russian term
Translations that read like originals
Native in: English
Works in: Russian to English, French to English
размах
Russian to English
Tech/Engineering
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
Что-то такое Arctic Sea вез, не лес и не из Финляндии, что-то, что с размахом, с демонтажем переборок, с искрами от газового резака было погружено на него во время двухнедельных «ремонтных» работ в Калининграде.
I'm not clear what "swing" or "sweep" etc, is being referred to. Clearly something that takes place during refitting operations, but what? Your help appreciated.
I'm not clear what "swing" or "sweep" etc, is being referred to. Clearly something that takes place during refitting operations, but what? Your help appreciated.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | in a big way |
Sergey Gurinovich
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| 4 +3 | on a noble scale |
Michael Zapuskalov
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| 4 | formidable |
gutbuster
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| 3 | bulky / enormous (within the context) |
Igor Blinov
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Proposed translations
13 hrs
Sergey Gurinovich
Belarus
Belarus
Native in Russian
Belarus
I'll get your meaning over!
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English
Related KudoZ points
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3
Selected
in a big way
... something was loaded on to it in a big way - amid ...
Some Google hits
“When we’re privileged enough to have a UNESCO World Heritage Site in our city, we need to celebrate it in a big way,” said Mr. Gauthier, president and chief executive officer of the not-for-profit Rideau Canal Festival.
China goes to college - in a big way
'Office' promotions pay off in a big way
Apple takes iPhone corporate in a big way</>...
Some Google hits
“When we’re privileged enough to have a UNESCO World Heritage Site in our city, we need to celebrate it in a big way,” said Mr. Gauthier, president and chief executive officer of the not-for-profit Rideau Canal Festival.
China goes to college - in a big way
'Office' promotions pay off in a big way
Apple takes iPhone corporate in a big way</>...
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "The only answerer who realized the phrase is adverbial, not adjectival! ;-) Thank you."
+3
5 mins
Michael Zapuskalov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Native in Russian
Russian Federation
IT & Telecom translations.
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English
Russian term (edited):
с размахом
on a noble scale
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Note added at 5 mins (2009-08-19 05:41:28 GMT)
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in a big way
Peer comment(s):
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Jack Doughty
: "on a grand scale" is more commonly used.
35 mins
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David Knowles
: with Jack
4 hrs
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Thank you!
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Maria Fokin
: with jack
8 hrs
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31 mins
Igor Blinov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Native in Russian
Specializes in field
Russian Federation
Precision Powered by Knowledge
Native in: Russian 
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English
Related KudoZ points
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258
bulky / enormous (within the context)
something bulky (enormous, huge) that required to dismantle bulkheads ...
52 mins
Russian term (edited):
с размахом
formidable
tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive
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