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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
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"...you're already well on the way to figuring it out. "

If you have a burning desire to know the origins of "caustic," you're already well on the way to figuring it out. "Caustic" was borrowed into English in the 14th century from the Latin "causticus," which itself derives from the Greek "kaustikos." "Kaustikos," in turn, comes from the Greek verb "kaiein," meaning "to burn." (Merriam-Webter's website)

What is idea behind 'well on the way to' in this context?

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Peaceblinkfriend What is idea behind 'well on the way to' in this context? Suppose you are traveling to London. You are almost half way there.

— CalifJim

  • Peaceblinkfriend What is idea behind 'well on the way to' in this context?
  • Suppose you are traveling to London.
  • You are almost half way there.
  • You are well on your way to arriving in London.
  • It means you have already made considerable progress toward your goal.
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PeaceblinkfriendWhat is idea behind 'well on the way to' in this context?
Suppose you are traveling to London. You are almost half way there. You are well on your way to arriving in London. It means you have already made considerable progress toward your goal.
CJ
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Oh, so that's what it means! Almost there.

Thanks CalifJim.
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