Anyone knows what "Spoon of tar" means, I think it has to do with level of challenge......:-?:?:
P prestigitor New member Joined Mar 25, 2014 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Italian Home Country Europe Current Location Australia Mar 25, 2014 #1 Anyone knows what "Spoon of tar" means, I think it has to do with level of challenge......:-?:?:
5 5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Mar 25, 2014 #2 Welcome to the forum, prestigitor. Please correct the information in your profile.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Mar 26, 2014 #3 Where did you see this? I haven't come across the phrase. I searched for it and there are some mentions on Russian sites.
Where did you see this? I haven't come across the phrase. I searched for it and there are some mentions on Russian sites.
5 5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Mar 26, 2014 #4 It seems that there is a Russian proverb, a spoon(ful) of tar spoils a jar of honey, so a spoon of tar could mean something like a fly in the ointment. It could also mean a spoon(ful) of tar. Last edited by a moderator: Mar 26, 2014
It seems that there is a Russian proverb, a spoon(ful) of tar spoils a jar of honey, so a spoon of tar could mean something like a fly in the ointment. It could also mean a spoon(ful) of tar.