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According to your wishes? #1 (permalink) Thu Nov 18, 2010 21:25 pm   According to your wishes?
 

Hi, it seems to me that the phrase 'According to your wishes' is German English. Would you agree? I think a better phrase would be 'tailored to your needs'.

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According to your wishes? #2 (permalink) Thu Nov 18, 2010 21:44 pm   According to your wishes?
 

Hi Torsten,

I could suggest 'in line with your wishes/needs'. That would of course still be reasonably formal.

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