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11 Jan 2015
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“If you round out your edges，you lose your edge.这句话是什么意思？
“If you round out your edges，you lose your edge.这句话是什么意思？
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It's a play of the word "edge". This word has two meanings: 1. The sharp end/corner of something, such as "the edge of the road/cliff". It's a metaphor for your special qualities/characteristics/personality; 2. The advantage someone has over others, such as "He has an edge over the other candidates in computer skills." Also, "round out" means you cut off the sharp ends and corners and make something smooth and round.
Therefore, this sentence means, if you get rid of your special characteristics (become ordinary), you'll lose your advantage.
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It's a play of the word "edge". This word has two meanings: 1. The sharp end/corner of something, such as "the edge of the road/cliff". It's a metaphor for your special qualities/characteristics/personality; 2. The advantage someone has over others, such as "He has an edge over the other candidates in computer skills." Also, "round out" means you cut off the sharp ends and corners and make something smooth and round.
Therefore, this sentence means, if you get rid of your special characteristics (become ordinary), you'll lose your advantage.
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That's a great saying! I've never heard it before but will use it going forward!
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