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oozes Zen chic

English translation: elegant calmness

06:53 Mar 26, 2012
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
English term or phrase: oozes Zen chic
[Bar's name]

This sushi joint oozes Zen chic, an impressive feat given that it is right in the middle of the airport.

What does this phrase mean?
Rajan Chopra
India
Local time: 03:56
Selected answer:elegant calmness
Explanation:
The phrase could be referring to a brand called Zen Chic. The author is surprised that the restaurant can be so calm in the middle of a busy airport terminal. See the link below:

“Calmness, clarity and peace of mind” describe the zen lifestyle, she says. Heitland combines simple, contemporary design with the essence of chic: “high-quality elegance and beauty.”

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Note added at 3 hrs (2012-03-26 09:56:14 GMT)
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I forgot to include the word "ooze"! In this context, it has the following sense:

5. To emit a particular essence or quality: Ex.: The house oozed with charm.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ooze
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Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 19:26
Grading comment
Thanks a lot
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
oozes zen chic
elegant calmness


Explanation:
The phrase could be referring to a brand called Zen Chic. The author is surprised that the restaurant can be so calm in the middle of a busy airport terminal. See the link below:

“Calmness, clarity and peace of mind” describe the zen lifestyle, she says. Heitland combines simple, contemporary design with the essence of chic: “high-quality elegance and beauty.”

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Note added at 3 hrs (2012-03-26 09:56:14 GMT)
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I forgot to include the word "ooze"! In this context, it has the following sense:

5. To emit a particular essence or quality: Ex.: The house oozed with charm.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ooze


    Reference: http://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/articles/zen-chic-style-...
Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 19:26
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
Thanks a lot

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Inge Luus: Absolutely:)
58 mins
  -> Thanks, Inge!
agree  Suzan Hamer: The asker might also have a problem with "oozes": gives off, emits, radiates, exudes elegant calm (I prefer calm to calmness). Or perhaps, to emphasize the contrast to the hurry and scurry of an airport, "elegant peace". No, you're right. Calm.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Suzan! I have added a note...
agree  AllegroTrans
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, AllegroTrans!
agree  NancyLynn
6 hrs
  -> Thanks, NancyLynn!
agree  Lara Barnett
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Lara!
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