with the rich border on the criminal

English translation: his activities (with the rich) border on the criminal

13:50 Oct 26, 2006

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English term or phrase: with the rich border on the criminal

Here's the sentence comes from a novel like this:" Is that while his financial dealings with the rich border on the criminal(cutthroat tactics, outright lying),he is quite gentle with those down on their luck."

I wonder what's " with the rich border on the criminal" mean?

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macky KudoZ activity Questions: 352 (2 open) (6 without valid answers) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 4
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Selected answer:his activities (with the rich) border on the criminal

Explanation:
It is the activities whicch border on the criminal. The rich, with "rich" used as a noun here, are the group with whom he has these shady dealings.

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NancyLynn
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Local time: 02:58

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4 +9

with the rich are very close to being criminal

David Moore (X)

5 +6

his activities (with the rich) border on the criminal

NancyLynn

3 -1

heis alatter day Robin Hood,see below

muitoprazer (X)

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peer agreement (net): -1

heis alatter day Robin Hood,see below

Explanation:
in his dealings with rich people ,whom he probably despises for their wealth,he attempts to deceive,hoodwink them,to relieve them of moneyand possessions duplicitously,by deception,to line his own pockets at their expense,therefore hisactionsareon the edge or border of illegality.

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Note added at 5 mins (2006-10-26 13:56:08 GMT)
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he is a latter.....sorry for typo,spacer bar sticking.

muitoprazer (X)
Local time: 07:58
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peer agreement (net): +9

with the rich are very close to being criminal

Explanation:
his dealings with the rich are perhaps a little unethical?

David Moore (X)
Local time: 08:58
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 44

8 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +6

his activities (with the rich) border on the criminal

Explanation:
It is the activities whicch border on the criminal. The rich, with "rich" used as a noun here, are the group with whom he has these shady dealings.

NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 02:58
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English
PRO pts in category: 75

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