Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
you¡¯ll probably give out before it does
English answer:
you will get tired and give up before it does.
Added to glossary by
Anne Grimes
Sep 14, 2005 05:36
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you¡¯ll probably give out before it does
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When you¡¯re active, you need a bit of stretch to keep you comfortable. Reflexx stretches as much as you need. Then bounces right back to where you started. So durable, you¡¯ll probably give out before it does.
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| 4 +15 | you will get tired and give up before it does |
Anne Grimes
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| 5 +6 | it will last a lifetime |
Josephine79
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+15
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English term (edited):
you��ll probably give out before it does
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you will get tired and give up before it does
I don't think they mean you will die before it gives out, only that you will get tired and give up exercising before it loses its stretch.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you all very much for your contributions. Apparently the source wording is very ambiguous but I will follow the majority vote."
+6
2 mins
English term (edited):
you��ll probably give out before it does
it will last a lifetime
the cloth is so resistant, of such good quality, that it is suggested that the wearer will die befotre it is worn out!
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Note added at 3 mins (2005-09-14 05:40:10 GMT)
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Oops, "before", of course.
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Note added at 5 hrs 50 mins (2005-09-14 11:27:22 GMT)
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We are talking about a kind of fabric here, not one used specifically for sportswear:
"General End Uses: Performance apparel, uniforms, linings, medical textiles, industrial, upholstery, home furnishings, and military applications."
http://www.fabriclink.com/pk/Reflexx/REFLEXX.html
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Note added at 3 mins (2005-09-14 05:40:10 GMT)
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Oops, "before", of course.
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Note added at 5 hrs 50 mins (2005-09-14 11:27:22 GMT)
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We are talking about a kind of fabric here, not one used specifically for sportswear:
"General End Uses: Performance apparel, uniforms, linings, medical textiles, industrial, upholstery, home furnishings, and military applications."
http://www.fabriclink.com/pk/Reflexx/REFLEXX.html
Peer comment(s):
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suezen
9 mins
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Ta.
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Rachel Fell
: usually it would probably be this, but it's extra stretchy material and it's this aspect they're emphasising/Yes, perhaps you're right
38 mins
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I fear not: see web page for Reflexx.
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Jack Doughty
1 hr
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Thank you.
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Java Cafe
2 hrs
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Thank you.
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Charlie Bavington
: This is what it *says*, certainly
4 hrs
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Thanks, Charlie!
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Jörgen Slet
6 hrs
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Thank you.
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Lubosh Hanuska
: spot on!
7 hrs
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How kind!
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Refugio
: people can "give out" from other activities besides sports, such as working hard and still maintaining a good appearance
11 hrs
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Sorry Ruth, I don't understand this remark.
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