Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
бить рублем
English translation:
hit them in the pocket
Russian term
United Kingdom
Professional translator since 1991
Native in: English 
Works in: Russian to English
бить рублем
теперь нефтяным компаниям предстоит либо утилизировать ПНГ, либо по-прежнему сжигать, но платить за это большие штрафы.
OK, so I know what it means, but I am struggling to find the inspiration for a succinct translation. Any suggestions gratefully received
Nov 6, 2007 23:20: David Knowles Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
Specialist in Civil Law & Contracts
Native in: English
Works in: Russian to English, English, Ukrainian to English
hit them in the pocket
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Note added at 11 mins (2007-11-06 18:09:01 GMT)
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Lots of google hits, including http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1939074.stm
"We aim to hit them in the pocket, and hit them hard," he said. TSSA members will walkout on 25 and 26 April and the 1, 2, 30 and 31 May. ...
United States
the bond between science and language
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK, US South, US, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand) 
Works in: Russian to English, English
impose fines
Software Engineering background
Native in: Russian
Works in: English, Russian, Russian to English, and 1 more.
hit them where it hurts [- financially]
Germany
US-educated, precise & thorough
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Russian
lash the ruble whip
United States
Commitment to Quality and Deadlines
Native in: English (Variant: US) , Russian (Variant: Standard-Russia)
Works in: Russian to English, French to English, English to Russian, and 1 more.
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