Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

it\'s not a TIP. It\'s a TAP

Russian translation:

Не ПУП, а ПОП

Added to glossary by Alexander Grabowski
Jun 12, 2020 23:47
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English term

it's not a TIP. It's a TAP

English to Russian Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
"So," said the chapter leader, "it's not a TIP. It's a TAP." "Exactly," said Boy Wonder. All was now clear. "Well it's bullshit," said the chapter leader.
Proposed translations (Russian)
3 +1 Не ПУП, а ПОП

Discussion

Alexander Grabowski (asker) Jun 13, 2020:
Спасибо Всем Коллегам. Борис, оформьте пжст как Ваш ответ
Boris Shapiro Jun 13, 2020:
Возможно, Александр хочет сохранить при переводе акронима юмористический компонент (блог-то, похоже, сатирический)? ПУП и ПОП.
Olga Sushytska Jun 13, 2020:
Там же в тексте есть объяснение "What was your rating last semester?" the chapter leader asked Marco.
"Effective," said Marco.
"Then why the hell do you have a TIP?" asked the chapter leader.
"This isn't a TIP," said Boy Wonder.
"Yes it is," said the chapter leader. "It's a Teacher Improvement Plan. Teacher improvement plans are for teachers rated developing or ineffective."
It's not a teacher improvement plan," said Boy Wonder. "It's a Teacher Assistance Plan."

Proposed translations

+1
16 hrs
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Не ПУП, а ПОП

Программа усовершенствования преподавателей vs План оптимизации преподавания. Как-нибудь так, лишь бы смешно было.
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agree Marina Babarykina
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