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  1. 13-Jan-2010, 09:40 #1
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    Default How many meters are several feet?

    I would like to ask you as true-born English men or experts what metric associations arise in your mind when you hear "several feet"?
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    Default Re: How many meters are several feet?

    Quote Originally Posted by butter007 View Post
    I would like to ask you as true-born English men or experts what metric associations arise in your mind when you hear "several feet"?
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    I would say roughly one metre.
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  3. 13-Jan-2010, 10:16 #3
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    Default Re: How many meters are several feet?

    It depends on the individual; I'd go a bit higher- two or more.
  4. 13-Jan-2010, 10:34 #4
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    Default Re: How many meters are several feet?

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    Rats! I'm out on both counts.
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