vil
Key Member
- Joined
- Sep 13, 2007
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Bulgarian
- Home Country
- Bulgaria
- Current Location
- Bulgaria
Dear teachers,
Would you tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expressions in bold in the following sentences?
“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 known enough to keep his mouth shut.
a two-time looser = iterated prisoner
stir-wise = an experienced prisoner
He was stir-wise, A tough man to question - he's already been in prison and it was difficult to interrogate.
Thank you for your efforts.
Regards,
V
Would you tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expressions in bold in the following sentences?
“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 known enough to keep his mouth shut.
a two-time looser = iterated prisoner
stir-wise = an experienced prisoner
He was stir-wise, A tough man to question - he's already been in prison and it was difficult to interrogate.
Thank you for your efforts.
Regards,
V