Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Absahnen und Abzocken
English translation:
skimming and ripping off
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Gudrun Russo (X)
Sep 10, 2004 17:54
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German term
Gudrun Russo (X)
Absahnen und Abzocken
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My translation is: making a lot of money at the expense of others
Do you have a better English translation?
Do you have a better English translation?
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| 3 +5 | skimming and ripping off |
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skimming and ripping off
Abzocken is 'abgaunern' - Duden. Absahnen is skimming the cream off the top.
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Note added at 10 mins (2004-09-10 18:04:51 GMT)
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Or \"cleaning up\" for Absahnen.
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Note added at 10 mins (2004-09-10 18:04:51 GMT)
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Or \"cleaning up\" for Absahnen.
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Comment: "Thanks, Kim.
Greetings from Washington, DC,
Gudrun"
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