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1 two-time loser
n AmE sl1)2)This marital advice does sound odd coming from a two-time loser — Этот совет насчет супружеской жизни действительно звучит странно в устах человека, который развелся уже дважды
3)He is a two-time loser or at least he looks like one — Он настоящий неудачник, или, по крайней мере, у него такой вид
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2 a two-time loser
амер.; жарг.дважды неудачник [о человеке, дважды сидевшем в тюрьме, дважды разведённом и т. п.]‘I don't think you're going to get anywhere, Doug,’ he warned. ‘That man Ribber is a tough egg. He's a two-time loser. He's what is known as stir-wise, and he knows enough to keep his mouth shut.’ (E. S. Gardner, ‘The D. A. Draws a Circle’, ch. XII) — - Я думаю, вы ничего не добьетесь, Дуг, - предупредил Брендон. - Этот тип Риббер твердый орешек. Два раза сидел в тюрьме. Как говорится, матерый волк. Понимает что к чему и будет держать язык за зубами.
It does sound odd coming from a two-time loser. (DAS) — Странно слышать подобный совет от человека, который уже дважды рвал семейные узы.
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