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Platinum edge

German translation: sein Bestes geben

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English term or phrase:to give s.o.'s platinum edge
German translation:sein Bestes geben
Entered by: Herbert Fipke

07:48 Dec 26, 2002
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering / Tunnel
English term or phrase: Platinum edge
Environmental safeguards gave its platinum edge, although clever value enginnering by joint venture contractor Balfour Beatty/Fairclough(BBF) is curbing costs and major delays.
Yuu Andou
Local time: 01:45
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Explanation:
Der Umweltschutz wurde streng beachtet, obwohl der Joint-venture-Partner Balfour Beatty/Fairclough (BBF) durch seine intelligente Bauausführung Kosten und größere Verzögerungen auf ein Minimum reduzieren konnte.

So würde ich das formulieren, wenn der Tunnel bereits fertig ist.
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Herbert Fipke
Germany
Local time: 18:45
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Danke schoen!
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Explanation:
Der Umweltschutz wurde streng beachtet, obwohl der Joint-venture-Partner Balfour Beatty/Fairclough (BBF) durch seine intelligente Bauausführung Kosten und größere Verzögerungen auf ein Minimum reduzieren konnte.

So würde ich das formulieren, wenn der Tunnel bereits fertig ist.

Herbert Fipke
Germany
Local time: 18:45
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in pair: 1259
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Danke schoen!
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