espansione territoriale a "macchia d'olio"
English translation: global/comprehensive expansion campaign
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global/comprehensive expansion campaign Explanation: "A macchia d'olio" means that no preference is to be given to any particular direction or area of expansion. Depending on the context, you could say "global" if "espansione territoriale" means expansion over a wide range of territories or "comprehensive", particularly if it means expansion within a single territory. HTH Giles |
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the rapid expansion in all directions Explanation: ...a macchia d'olio means both "rapidly" and "in all directions" |
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spread like wildfire.... Explanation: I would spontaneously have used this expression but I'm not sure it will suit your context. If it's dynamic you could say the company intends to spread like wildfire... Angela |
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mushroomed/rapid geographical expansion Explanation: I have heard it used for urban centres that spread like mushrooms. Forse si dice piu' di building Sono anche un'appassionata micologa, quindi ogni scusa e' buona per parlare di funghi. saluti paola |
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overall Explanation: An Italian speaking of spreading business or anything else "a macchia d'olio" intends to express they want to expand like an "oil carpet" does at sea, that is: expansion is planned to touch all fields or all countries. It is an overall expansion. I found this in Italian crosswords explained. Settimana enigmistica from two weeks ago. |
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2 days 13 hrs
rapid and global geographical growth/expansion Explanation: I agree with dalessand, a macchia d'olio implies both fast and in all directions |
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