Don't let the bastards wear you down Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
An informal and slightly vulgar expression meaning you should not allow mean, unfair, or difficult people to defeat you or make you give up or lose hope.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and mildly vulgar due to 'bastards.' Used as encouragement when facing negativity or unfair treatment. Common in motivational talk among friends, but avoid in formal or professional contexts. Often appears as 'Illegitimi non carborundum' (mock Latin).
جمل نموذجية
Stay strong and don't let the bastards wear you down.
basic
My dad always tells me, 'don't let the bastards wear you down,' especially at school.
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When you feel tired of fighting, remember: don't let the bastards wear you down.
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People can be tough sometimes, but don't let the bastards wear you down—you're stronger than them.
natural
"You'll face jerks everywhere," she said, "but don't let the bastards wear you down."
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Whenever work gets overwhelming, I just remind myself, 'don't let the bastards wear you down.'
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