07:43 Jun 9, 2017 |
Hebrew to English translations [PRO] Idioms / Maxims / Sayings / לקיים על קוצו של יוד | |||||||
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5 | to uphold punctiliously |
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3 +2 | to follow to the letter / adhere strictly |
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to uphold punctiliously Explanation: Or "observe" or such, depending on the context. The tip of a yod is symbolic of a tiny detail. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 mins (2017-06-09 07:51:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- שבת שלום! |
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to follow to the letter / adhere strictly Explanation: David has of course accurately described the meaning of the Hebrew idiom. I would only say that "to uphold punctiliously" is of such a highly formal register that it would not work in most contexts (even in formal legal or business contexts). The two alternatives that I offer sound entirely natural in English, can be used in a wide variety of contexts, and do not risk coming off as stilted or pompous. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 hrs (2017-06-09 13:47:38 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- i.e.: adhere strictly to... |
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