Meaning of “testament against…”
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We usually use the word "testament" in collocations with TO, where we mean "a proof of something". However, the usage of "testament AGAINST" in the following excerpt from an interview is somewhat confusing.
Your distribution facility has been recently moved from its old warehouse to a new one. Has the move been a success?
Yes, definitely. The greatest testament that we could make against the project is that customers who we had forewarned that we were moving, were asking us when we were moving after we’d completed the move.
Could you please explain or paraphrase the expression in bold?
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We usually use the word "testament" in collocations with TO, where we mean "a proof of something". However, the usage of "testament AGAINST" in the following excerpt from an interview is somewhat confusing.
Your distribution facility has been recently moved from its old warehouse to a new one. Has the move been a success?
Yes, definitely. The greatest testament that we could make against the project is that customers who we had forewarned that we were moving, were asking us when we were moving after we’d completed the move.
Could you please explain or paraphrase the expression in bold?
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Testament means "a tangible proof or tribute" and "an expression of conviction : CREED." So, in this case, there is simply a testament to the negation of something. If you want, you can look at it not as against the project but in favour of not having the project. A testament to the lack of the project.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Yes, but they seem to be saying that the move took place without causing customers any problems, so it seems illogical to refer to a testament against it.
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
The entire sentence is unclear; it's not obvious what "the project" is referring to. I take it to mean the greatest testament against the need for it to remain where it was. But that's just because it's the only interpretation I can think of that makes sense.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
"The project" actually refers to the process of moving a company's warehouse from an old run-down building to a new one.
– Elena Ivanova
2 days ago
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The question is based on a misconception/ inadequate research.
– Kris
2 days ago
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We usually use the word "testament" in collocations with TO, where we mean "a proof of something". However, the usage of "testament AGAINST" in the following excerpt from an interview is somewhat confusing.
Your distribution facility has been recently moved from its old warehouse to a new one. Has the move been a success?
Yes, definitely. The greatest testament that we could make against the project is that customers who we had forewarned that we were moving, were asking us when we were moving after we’d completed the move.
Could you please explain or paraphrase the expression in bold?
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We usually use the word "testament" in collocations with TO, where we mean "a proof of something". However, the usage of "testament AGAINST" in the following excerpt from an interview is somewhat confusing.
Your distribution facility has been recently moved from its old warehouse to a new one. Has the move been a success?
Yes, definitely. The greatest testament that we could make against the project is that customers who we had forewarned that we were moving, were asking us when we were moving after we’d completed the move.
Could you please explain or paraphrase the expression in bold?
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Testament means "a tangible proof or tribute" and "an expression of conviction : CREED." So, in this case, there is simply a testament to the negation of something. If you want, you can look at it not as against the project but in favour of not having the project. A testament to the lack of the project.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Yes, but they seem to be saying that the move took place without causing customers any problems, so it seems illogical to refer to a testament against it.
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
The entire sentence is unclear; it's not obvious what "the project" is referring to. I take it to mean the greatest testament against the need for it to remain where it was. But that's just because it's the only interpretation I can think of that makes sense.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
"The project" actually refers to the process of moving a company's warehouse from an old run-down building to a new one.
– Elena Ivanova
2 days ago
1
The question is based on a misconception/ inadequate research.
– Kris
2 days ago
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Testament means "a tangible proof or tribute" and "an expression of conviction : CREED." So, in this case, there is simply a testament to the negation of something. If you want, you can look at it not as against the project but in favour of not having the project. A testament to the lack of the project.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Yes, but they seem to be saying that the move took place without causing customers any problems, so it seems illogical to refer to a testament against it.
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
The entire sentence is unclear; it's not obvious what "the project" is referring to. I take it to mean the greatest testament against the need for it to remain where it was. But that's just because it's the only interpretation I can think of that makes sense.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
"The project" actually refers to the process of moving a company's warehouse from an old run-down building to a new one.
– Elena Ivanova
2 days ago
1
The question is based on a misconception/ inadequate research.
– Kris
2 days ago
Testament means "a tangible proof or tribute" and "an expression of conviction : CREED." So, in this case, there is simply a testament to the negation of something. If you want, you can look at it not as against the project but in favour of not having the project. A testament to the lack of the project.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Testament means "a tangible proof or tribute" and "an expression of conviction : CREED." So, in this case, there is simply a testament to the negation of something. If you want, you can look at it not as against the project but in favour of not having the project. A testament to the lack of the project.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Yes, but they seem to be saying that the move took place without causing customers any problems, so it seems illogical to refer to a testament against it.
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
Yes, but they seem to be saying that the move took place without causing customers any problems, so it seems illogical to refer to a testament against it.
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
The entire sentence is unclear; it's not obvious what "the project" is referring to. I take it to mean the greatest testament against the need for it to remain where it was. But that's just because it's the only interpretation I can think of that makes sense.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
The entire sentence is unclear; it's not obvious what "the project" is referring to. I take it to mean the greatest testament against the need for it to remain where it was. But that's just because it's the only interpretation I can think of that makes sense.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
"The project" actually refers to the process of moving a company's warehouse from an old run-down building to a new one.
– Elena Ivanova
2 days ago
"The project" actually refers to the process of moving a company's warehouse from an old run-down building to a new one.
– Elena Ivanova
2 days ago
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The question is based on a misconception/ inadequate research.
– Kris
2 days ago
The question is based on a misconception/ inadequate research.
– Kris
2 days ago
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Testament means "a tangible proof or tribute" and "an expression of conviction : CREED." So, in this case, there is simply a testament to the negation of something. If you want, you can look at it not as against the project but in favour of not having the project. A testament to the lack of the project.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Yes, but they seem to be saying that the move took place without causing customers any problems, so it seems illogical to refer to a testament against it.
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
The entire sentence is unclear; it's not obvious what "the project" is referring to. I take it to mean the greatest testament against the need for it to remain where it was. But that's just because it's the only interpretation I can think of that makes sense.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
"The project" actually refers to the process of moving a company's warehouse from an old run-down building to a new one.
– Elena Ivanova
2 days ago
1
The question is based on a misconception/ inadequate research.
– Kris
2 days ago