German-English translations for totentuch

shroudYes, the accession process is a tool, but it should not slowly turn into Penelope's shroud, where we unravel at night that which we have woven during the day. Ja, der Beitrittsprozess ist ein Werkzeug, es sollte sich aber nicht langsam in das Totentuch der Penelope verwandeln, indem wir in der Nacht das auftrennen, was wir am Tage gewoben haben. The details of the plot were shrouded in mystery.The truth behind their weekend retreat was shrouded in obscurity.
winding sheet

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