Jan 30, 2005 09:16
19 yrs ago
English term
Johanna Holmberg (X)
find wit in
English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
I'm not sure what this expression means in the following paragraph (which is taken from a text on handbag design):
"Calligraphy, bamboo and designs inspired by lacquer work were the last word in chic in the '50s. More recent takes on the theme have found wit in the Chinese take-out box and the silk frogging of a cheong sam."
"Calligraphy, bamboo and designs inspired by lacquer work were the last word in chic in the '50s. More recent takes on the theme have found wit in the Chinese take-out box and the silk frogging of a cheong sam."
Responses
| 4 +6 | find inspiration in |
Nesrin
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| 5 +2 | clever, keen perception, amusement, or pleasure |
lindaellen (X)
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| 3 +2 | liked, found it fashionable, the in thing |
Edith Kelly
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| 4 | liveliness >>> |
Maria Chmelarova
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Responses
+6
7 mins
Selected
find inspiration in
Can't find references, but that's my understanding.
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-01-30 09:28:45 GMT)
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It doesn\'t seem to be a common expression, but the idea of \"inspiration\" is confirmed here:
A prolific writer of humorous mysteries/thrillers, Leonard is known for his ability to find wit in the most unlikely places, this time Rwandan genocide.
http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/laughterbest.asp
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-01-30 09:28:45 GMT)
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It doesn\'t seem to be a common expression, but the idea of \"inspiration\" is confirmed here:
A prolific writer of humorous mysteries/thrillers, Leonard is known for his ability to find wit in the most unlikely places, this time Rwandan genocide.
http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/laughterbest.asp
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, that's the way I interpreted it myself, but I wanted to have it confirmed!"
+2
4 mins
Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Switzerland
Native in English
&
English
Switzerland
Professional conference interpreter
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: German to English, English to German, Dutch to German, and 4 more.
liked, found it fashionable, the in thing
the same meaning as in your own sentence "the last word in chic" but expressed differently
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
juvera
4 hrs
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| agree |
Will Matter
: they like it, they get something out of it, it inspires them.
10 hrs
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+2
5 mins
clever, keen perception, amusement, or pleasure
It means how clever and amusing the new designs are.
5 hrs
Maria Chmelarova
Native in: Slovak
Works in: English to Slovak, English to Czech, Slovak to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
liveliness >>>
cunning - dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources...
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