What does nil carborundum illegitimi meaning

Illegitimi non carborundum is a mock-Latin aphorism, often translated as "Don't let the bastards grind you down".

1. What does nil desperandum illegitimi non carborundum mean?
2. What does Nil carborundum translate to?
3. What does the Latin word carborundum mean?
4. Where does the saying don t let the bastards get you down come from?

What does nil desperandum illegitimi non carborundum mean?

Don't let the bastards grind you down.

What does Nil carborundum translate to?

The Free Dictionary lists the definition as: "A humorous pseudo-Latin expression meant to translate as don't let the bastards grind you down. "Meaning do not succumb to the oppressive influence of others."

What does the Latin word carborundum mean?

A humorous pseudo-Latin expression meant to translate as "don't let the bastards grind you down," meaning do not succumb to the oppressive influence of others. "Carborundum" is another name for silicon carbide, the synthetic form of which has been used as an abrasive since the late 19th century.

Where does the saying don t let the bastards get you down come from?

It originated early in World War II in British Army Intelligence. The mock latin phrase was adopted by US Army General “Vinegar” Joe Stilwell as his motto during World War II.