Tanto di cappello

[lsp]

... e se poi il computer ci azzecca, tanto di cappello!

What does the underlined part mean, please?

 

[You little ripper!]

It generally means "to take your hat off to somebody" but I haven't got enough context to be certain that that fits.

 

[Silvia]

Yes, Charles is right, it's just a saying, I guess you would say something like "I bow to... (thee/it etc.)", it's a way of acknowledging something's good or somebody's qualities.

 

[lsp]

Thanks Charles and Silvia.

Note to Mods: I didn't put context because I didn't originate the thread. In fact I wasn't even subscribed to the new thread, and almost missed it entirely. It was split without a link to its "parent." I've seen the link done on many recent splits and it is obviously helpful. Also, I suggest that the definition of a phrase used within a reply is germane to its original thread until and unless it creates an off-topic offshoot. We often ask for clarification of an answer we don't understand so we can keep up with the topic. If a new discussion ensues, off it goes to its own new home...

 

[andreaechornwr]

... maybe someone did a good work on computer, so you could say he's good, that you can't do same work like that. so "tanto di cappello" is figurative, like when someone bows holding the hat.

 

[emma1968]

Hi,
I just red one of forero's profile, going also in the link she has in.
came in my mind the exclamation : " tanto di cappello!!!!! "
what would I have had thinking in English?
Thanks Emma.

 

[GaryD]

I don't think there is a sensible literal translation however my dictionary does give 'I take my hat off to you' which is a way of saying you are acknowledging some achievement - if that's the context.
GaryD

 

[ElaineG]

Hi,
I just read one of the forero's profile, and I also went to the link she has in it.
The exclamation that came into my mind was: " tanto di cappello!!!!! "
What would I have thought of if I were thinking in English?
Thanks, Emma.

Come Gary ha detto, "Hats off to you!" o semplicemente "That's very impressive/I'm very impressed."

 

[GUYDOXX80]

the Irish say "fair play to ya" but I reckon it's a slang..

 

[Polpo_D]

I came across the phrase,

"Mi tolgo tanto di cappello." which I'm assuming is a mixture of togliersi il cappello & tanto di cappello.

I just wanted to make sure that this correct Italian. Thanks!

 

[King Crimson]

I came across the phrase,

"Mi tolgo tanto di cappello." which I'm assuming is a mixture of togliersi il cappello & tanto di cappello.

I just wanted to make sure that this correct Italian. Thanks!

I agree polpo and would add that in Italian we use sometimes the equivalent French 'Chapeau!' (Wiki).