My dilemma with "borderline boring" word combination I am translating subtitles for TED talk from English to Russian. I've met 'borderline boring' in the following context: First year of marriage, it's all wonderful; twentieth year of marriage - and we have been married 21 years, I've said this in front of my wife - partners become borderline boring after 20 years. 30 years, even worse. I had doubts on meaning of 'borderline boring' and I asked for help from professional and amauter translators on FB. Their opinions divided (almost 50%/50%) which reflects my own doubts. So, I would like to hear opinion of native speakers. I am interested in meaning of this word combination. What does "borderline boring" mean here? 1) spouses are ALMOST bored with each other after 20 years of marriage (I tend toward this variant) 2) spouses are ALREADY bored to death with each other after 20 years of marriage Russian translation will vary significantly depending on the meaning. thank you!

What does 'no takers' mean? I am translating an article about history of rum in the USA and can not understand the meaning of 'no takers' Context is as following: .... 1861 to 1865 Union Soldiers confiscate Louisiana rum and destroy stills during war 1898 - advertising of distilling equipment and articles written to attract sugar mill owners – no takers

A question about a residual-current device ;-( I am translating the text about heating cables and struggling with the phrase about 'the residual-current device' Could you, please, correct it? Over time, the influence of temperature may cause the decrease of insulation resistance. The danger lies in the fact that it causes the cracking of the insulation and leads to the malfunctioning of the heating cable. Thus, the cable secured (controlled?) by the residual-current device will not heat the floor. thank you!

Call on, call over, drop in (at place),come by Is there difference in meaning and usage of phrasal verbs 'Call on, call over, drop in (at place), come by' when we talk about 'short visit'? Which of them are widely used in American English and which in British English? Thank you!