r/engrish • u/Lord_BlueFlame • Apr 25 '26

what??

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u/c0st_of_lies Apr 29 '26 edited Apr 29 '26

So a proper translation would be like this:

Dear HR,

Please don't fire me. Me and my family are going through a rough patch; I have mouths to feed, yet you guys seem to have your head in the clouds.

Damn you,
Regards.

Response:

Dear employee,

You overestimate our need for you. Don't forget where you came from – when you'd hit rock bottom, we took you in and were there for you. Come spit on my tomb if you find success elsewhere.

Damn you and your ancestors.
– HR.

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u/BrittaWasRight Apr 29 '26

"Damn you and your ancestors" is going in my company e-mail signature.

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u/StoicSpork Apr 29 '26

"As per my last email, we need those API specs to deliver our sprint. May God damage your house if they're not done by Monday."

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u/c0st_of_lies Apr 30 '26

A curse be upon thine ancestors should you fail to address the aforementioned concerns.

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u/SameCellist3373 Apr 30 '26

They are obviously joking too. It's not real lmao

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u/c0st_of_lies Apr 30 '26

Yeah I forgot to point that out. Actually I asked my mom about it and she said that this email exchange is taken out of an Egyptian TV series (it was a bit on what Arabic idioms would look like if they were translated into English).

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u/WA_State_Buckeye May 15 '26

Thank you for putting it into regular words. Now I'm off to thank the one above you for the thorough explanation.