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English translation: they're my strongpoint/they get me going


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23:11 Oct 24, 2010
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English term or phrase: light up the page
“A lot of people who have
never been in a down market got hurt,” she says, “so we got hurt,
too. We think people should be reminded of basic values like earnings
and cash flow.” “I’ve always been good at numbers,” she continues.
“They light up the page for me.”
xxxPaula G
English translation:they're my strongpoint/they get me going
Explanation:
couple of ideas but by no means sure

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Note added at 35 mins (2010-10-24 23:47:41 GMT)
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I don't think the "page" aspect is to be taken literally ...
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David Hollywood
Local time: 22:11
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3make the page interesting/fascinating
Mark Nathan
3 +4they're my strongpoint/they get me going
David Hollywood
3they encourage me/make things look better/more positive
Thayenga


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
make the page interesting/fascinating


Explanation:
they are what really count for me...
The opposite of a dull page - a page that sparkles.

Mark Nathan
Local time: 03:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kim Metzger
41 mins
agree  Amel Abdullah
4 hrs
agree  Jack Doughty
7 hrs
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35 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
they're my strongpoint/they get me going


Explanation:
couple of ideas but by no means sure

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Note added at 35 mins (2010-10-24 23:47:41 GMT)
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I don't think the "page" aspect is to be taken literally ...

David Hollywood
Local time: 22:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 24
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Selected automatically based on peer agreement.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Annett Kottek: I think this is what she's telling them - - that she loves doing numbers [maths/spreadsheets/cash flow]; she's good at doing it; and when she has to do them, it really cheers up her day. In other words: I’m happy to work with numbers ... give me numbers!
7 hrs
agree  Jim Tucker
8 hrs
agree  Stephanie Ezrol: its not the most common saying, but I agree that the page aspect is not meant literally. Annett explains it well.
10 hrs
agree  marybro
15 hrs
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
they encourage me/make things look better/more positive


Explanation:
A few more options.

Thayenga
Germany
Local time: 03:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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