Hebrew-English Idiom Glossary
A collection of interesting Hebrew idioms, terms and words
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
יתירות
Hebrew Term for:
Redundancy
Etymology:
From the Hebrew root יתר (Yeter) meaning -- the rest of, remainder, surplus, excess, the remains, more of
Pronounced:
Y'tee'root
Saturday, February 21, 2009
ישורת אחרונה
Meaning: is the Hebrew idiom for "home stretch" as in the the last part of something, like a journey, race or project
Pronounced: y'shoret ach'roe'na
Literally: Last straightaway
Most likely borrowed and translated directly from the English metaphor
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