kalkonpris

English translation: booby prize

12:51 May 2, 2012
Swedish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Swedish term or phrase: kalkonpris
a not so nice prize awarded to someone for doing something 'bad' - worst film or an environmental prize for someone who has not done so many good environmental things but have tried to look like they have...
Turkey prize is not right... (and it could refer to the country too, while the Swedish word only refers to the poor bird)
Thanks
daxmaryrussel
Local time: 20:10
English translation:booby prize
Explanation:
A booby prize is a joke prize usually given in recognition of a terrible performance or last-place finish.


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shewid
Sweden
Local time: 20:10


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booby prize


Explanation:
A booby prize is a joke prize usually given in recognition of a terrible performance or last-place finish.




shewid
Sweden
Local time: 20:10
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Thanks. Yes, that's a good one. I heard its Am English...

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