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KejciorF



Joined: 21 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:24 am    Post subject: STEEP LEARNING CURVE Reply with quote

Hi Everybody,

what does 'steep learning curve' mean in the following sentence:

Since we set up the business two years ago we've been on a steep lerning curve.

TIA,

Kate.
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Mary W. Ng



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:59 pm    Post subject: Re: STEEP LEARNING CURVE Reply with quote

Hi KejciorF,

'steep learning curve' = when you have to learn something very quickly Smile
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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought it meant you have a lot to learn too, and it's not easy.
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