My connotation meter says that "footing it" is "placing at the
foundation" or "beginning with a foundation of"
Funny to use such a regional term for a company that is
"international... around the world...to the world."
One might get the impression that the emperor has no clothes...
-Adam
On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 5:02 PM, cdb <
colin@...> wrote:
> that have littlesubstance - still......
>
> "Our client is a New Zealand icon of hi-tech manufacturing, footing it
> internationally with stunning heavy industrial installations around
> the world. These installations marry jaw dropping innovations in
> mechanical, electrical, electronic and software engineering and
> showcase New Zealand talent to the world. "
>
> Exactly what is 'footing' it around the world? Has soemone not quite
> got their metaphors right?
>
> Even Phileas Fogg went by boat, and he didn't exist.
>
> Colin
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