You are here:  Home >> Your turn archive >> Translating English
Translating English
7 Mar 2005 by JR
RieslingMan, Seattle: From your report on Justerini & Brooks’ annual burgundy tasting: "much less of a bunfight than usual thanks to combination of airy premises and a no-guests rule". What’s a bunfight? me: Sorry. Perils of transatlantic writing. A bunfight in English English is a chaotic, overcrowded gathering attended by people who are ‘here for the beer’ – sorry, there for the perks.

Sorry, this page is available only to current Purple Pages members. If you're not a member, why not join today and meet a lively community of fellow wine enthusiasts?

If you are already a Purple Pager, please log in.

Contact us | Team Jancis | Site FAQs | Join now | Terms and Conditions | Privacy policy | Site map | RSS
© Copyright 2000-2012 Jancis Robinson