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Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

set out from an idea

English answer:

Starting with/With its beginnings in/Originating in

Added to glossary by Anna Maria Augustine (X)
Apr 25, 2007 23:40
17 yrs ago
English term

set out from an idea

English Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
How can I put this into good English? To clarify, the sentence is something like this: *Setting out from* "the living memory of past", this study deals with the process of creation of a collective identity by means of social organisations. I doubt setting out from something "abstract" is a good expression.
Responses
5 Starting with/With its beginnings in/Originating in
5 "setting out from" is splendid English and I would go with it

Discussion

NancyLynn Apr 26, 2007:
There is also absolutely no requirement to answer questions at any time, in the middle of the night or otherwise, and comments regarding an Asker's choice of answer, or point award, are forbidden.
NancyLynn Apr 26, 2007:
A moderator is indeed intervening, to remind everyone that this particular box is for requesting clarification, context, etc., related to the term question, and not for personal comments.
Anna Maria Augustine (X) Apr 26, 2007:
A moderator will intervene thank you.
Cagdas Karatas (asker) Apr 26, 2007:
Oops! Anna Maria, you are a native speaker of English. How much time have you wasted by proposing an answer for such sort of a question. You really did offend me. :( If you had been in the same state as mine, I could have spared days to help you.
Anna Maria Augustine (X) Apr 26, 2007:
Then you should not waste our time in the middle of the night either, really or simply state the question is not for points.
Cagdas Karatas (asker) Apr 26, 2007:
Sorry :) You are great. It was impossible for me to discriminate between your answers to award points. Late night and colleagues here for help. Thank you very much! Have nice time...

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Starting with/With its beginnings in/Originating in

You can "set out" for/on a walk....
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Sorry Dave, there are KudoZ points. However, there are also life points! I really can't understand how the word "waste" came into this situation. By the way, I hate the option not for points. It is meaningless. "
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"setting out from" is splendid English and I would go with it

:)
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