Sentence examples of "back-rank mate" in English
The higher he rose in social rank, the more modest he became.
Je höher er gesellschaftlich aufstieg, umso bescheidener wurde er.
I heard that a gay priest had been promoted to the rank of bishop, but it turned out to be a fabrication.
Ich hatte gehört, dass ein schwuler Priester zum Bischof befördert worden war, aber es stellte sich als eine falsche Nachricht heraus.
Christopher Columbus was notorious for repeatedly snoozing his alarm clock by hitting it with his fist. Unfortunately, his "alarm clock" was usually his first mate.
Christoph Columbus war berüchtigt dafür, wiederholt die Schlummerfunktion seines Weckers mit der Faust zu schlagen. Nur leider war sein "Wecker" für gewöhnlich sein erster Offizier.
My uncommonly well-made sneaker lasted 5 years. Its mate did not.
Mein ungewöhnlich gut gearbeiteter Turnschuh hielt fünf Jahre - sein Kollege nicht.
This may sound crazy, but I think I want to go back and do it again.
Das mag verrückt klingen, aber ich denke, dass ich zurück gehen will und es noch einmal tun.
If anyone should phone, say I'll be back at one o'clock.
Sollte jemand anrufen, sage, ich sei ab eins wieder da.
As soon as I get paid, I'll pay you back.
Sobald ich meinen Lohn erhalte, zahle ich dir dein Geld zurück.
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