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  1. 02-May-2006, 17:09 #1
    Coenraedt
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    Default Kick up hell's own delight

    Hi, I'm Dutch. Could someone please explain to me what is meant by the expression: kick up hell's own deligth?

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    Marcel
  2. 03-May-2006, 01:26 #2
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    Default Re: Kick up hell's own delight

    Not a common expression, but it seems to mean enjoy yourself in a rowdy, noisy way:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/s...a4162303.shtml
  3. 03-May-2006, 11:47 #3
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    Default Re: Kick up hell's own delight

    Thank you tdol. You've been helpful! I think I'll translate it with: 'eens flink de beest uithangen'.
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    Default Re: Kick up hell's own delight

    Glad to help.
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