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#2 (permalink) Thu Nov 16, 2017 13:47 pm How British is bespoke? |
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Are those words opposite in meaning with "makeshift"? Thanks |
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#3 (permalink) Thu Nov 16, 2017 14:05 pm How British is bespoke? |
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I think 'makeshift' means 'for a limited period of time'. The opposite to 'bespoke' and 'customized' is probably something like 'boilerplate' or simple 'standard'?
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#4 (permalink) Thu Nov 16, 2017 18:05 pm How British is bespoke? |
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It is pretty common in the US, in fact maybe irritatingly so - like the word "curated". It has that classy British feel that is attractive to the customers that companies who use "bespoke" are trying to attract. |
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#5 (permalink) Thu Nov 16, 2017 18:30 pm How British is bespoke? |
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I aways associate 'bespoke' with exclusivity as in 'bespoke clothing' in contrast to clothes you buy (at least I do) 'off the peg'. _________________ English as a Second Language You can read my ESL story Present Simple |
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#6 (permalink) Thu Nov 16, 2017 20:03 pm How British is bespoke? |
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Very interesting. How about 'bespoke software' what does this sound like to your sophisticated and experienced American and British ears?
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#7 (permalink) Fri Nov 17, 2017 15:18 pm How British is bespoke? |
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Torsten wrote: | Very interesting. How about 'bespoke software' what does this sound like to your sophisticated and experienced American and British ears?
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Yes, to me that sounds a little pretentious, but the meaning is clear. |
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#9 (permalink) Tue Nov 21, 2017 17:59 pm How British is bespoke? |
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Yes, I would read it, but l'd roll my eyes at it. What's next, "bespoke omelets"? Using it for suits is fine, but anything else sounds pompous to me. |
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