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Compañero de fatigas
In English?
A compañero de fatigas, is sb who does the same job or is in the same situation as you, usually enduring and painful situations or jobs. |
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Various words ending in -mate:
workmate classmate schoolmate roommate teemmate flatmate but none of these fit. Partner in adversity? |
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Birds of a feather...perhaps?
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"Desiderata" - ...be gentle with yourself.You are a child of this universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. ...sé amable contigo mismo. Eres una criatura de este universo al igual que los árboles y las estrellas; tienes derecho a estar aquí. |
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I don't think that's anywhere near, to be honest.
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I think partner in adversity is was I was looking for.
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brother in arms ?
Last edited by LibraryLady; May 31, 2010 at 08:20 AM. |
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"Brother in arms", "comrade-in-arms" seem just right to me...
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That was just before my coffee when everything was still blurred - how did you know?
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