real English?

[Paul B. Gallagher]

Edward M Dumanis wrote:

> However, going back to the original translation question, "rukoj
> podat'" does not suggest any visibility of the end point, and it
> seems that all "throw"-expressins somehow do suggest that. Am I
> wrong?

Depending on topography and manmade development, the end point of a 
stone's throw might or might not be visible. But usually it would be.

For reference, a professional baseball player is considered exceptional 
if he can throw a five-ounce (140 g) ball from the outfield to home 
plate without bouncing it or allowing it to rise more than about 20 feet 
(6 m) -- a distance of some 70-80 meters. If he were allowed complete 
freedom, he might manage a 100-meter throw with a high point of 50 
meters above the ground.

Figuratively, I think the expression might extend a little farther, but 
not more than twice that distance.

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Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
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