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Old 04-May-2008, 18:01
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Default Re: puffed out

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Originally Posted by fantasydew View Post
hello everybody.
How can i say this in another words:

The Little Translator’s chest puffed out a little.

THX.
I'm afraid the only phrase that comes to mind is

The Little Translator’s chest swelled with pride.

but this doesn't take into account the amount you wanted to stress,namely just a little.
I think one would have to add this extra piece of information to the next sentence.
Quite full of himself,..

maybe.

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