Sep 10, 2008 20:04
15 yrs ago
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English term
Poland
all over
Non-PRO
English
Art/Literary
Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
I am translating a New York State salvage certificate. In the Vehicle Condition Section, there are two handwritten words which seem to read ''all over’’. See the picture:
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Have I deciphered the phrase correctly? What does it mean in this context?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0314sqr1.jpg
Have I deciphered the phrase correctly? What does it mean in this context?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Responses
| 4 +13 | damage all over the car |
Heather Shaw
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| 3 +3 | Yes |
Armorel Young
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Sep 11, 2008 09:11: Tony M changed "Level" from "PRO" to "Non-PRO"
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+13
3 mins
Heather Shaw
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damage all over the car
It appears that you are correct. In this context, I understand it to mean that there is damage all over the car (the damage is not limited to a specific part of the car, the entire car is damaged).
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Comment: "Thank you very much!"
+3
6 mins
Yes
In my view you are right, and the phrase means that the entire surface of the vehicle is damaged/dented/scratched or whatever. In other words, the damage isn't just confined to one part of the vehicle.
In case you're not familiar with the phrase, other examples would be ""The mosquitoes have bitten me all over" of "The child has got mud all over him".
In case you're not familiar with the phrase, other examples would be ""The mosquitoes have bitten me all over" of "The child has got mud all over him".
Peer comment(s):
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Ramesh Bhatt
: Your response is flawless, but the selection of the word "yes" is misleading. You ought have written "Yes, you are correct in your understanding of the term".
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| agree |
Gary D
: excelent answer
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kmtext
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