Language question

Skybird · 09-06-10, 05:04 PM

The new chief of the German Symphony Orchestra, Tugan Sokhiev, said in a press conference about his future engagement "I'm a black horse."

I wonder if that is an English proverb. If so, what does it mean?

Takeda Shingen · 09-06-10, 05:16 PM

It means that he is an unknown in applying for the position. Lacking in formal reputation.

09-06-10, 05:17 PM

probably should have been "dark horse"

Takeda Shingen · 09-06-10, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

probably should have been "dark horse"

Yes. 'Black Horse' is probably the litteral translation. 'Dark Horse' is the proper colloquial.

Skybird · 09-06-10, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Yes. 'Black Horse' is probably the litteral translation. 'Dark Horse' is the proper colloquial.

My fault, indeed he said "dark horse".

Thanks for the explanation.

The guy directed one concert last winter in Berlin. The orchestra immediately wanted him after Metzmacher quit. My father said it was love on first sight.

Takeda Shingen · 09-06-10, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

The guy directed one concert last winter in Berlin. The orchestra immediately wanted him after Metzmacher quit. My father said it was love on first sight.

I actually think that we'll be seeing a fair number of conductors coming from the Caucasus in the next decade or so. It seems to be the next big thing, like Asian conductors in the 90's.

Platapus · 09-06-10, 06:15 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_horse

Lord_magerius · 09-06-10, 05:21 PM

RACISTS!

First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is!

Sailor Steve · 09-06-10, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord_magerius

RACISTS!

First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is!

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist!

antikristuseke · 09-06-10, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist!

Horse, tastes more like...

TarJak · 09-06-10, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist!

Now that's a horse of a different colour.

DarkFish · 09-07-10, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord_magerius

RACISTS!

First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is!

You're a racist too! He's an animal! No need to differentiate between horses and other animals!

09-06-10, 05:04 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Language question The new chief of the German Symphony Orchestra, Tugan Sokhiev, said in a press conference about his future engagement "I'm a black horse." I wonder if that is an English proverb. If so, what does it mean? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_horse __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Lord_magerius Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Right by the hydrophone station Posts: 724 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	RACISTS! First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is! __________________

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	It means that he is an unknown in applying for the position. Lacking in formal reputation.

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Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	probably should have been "dark horse"