Jobb  +  62144 Sat, 18 Dec 04 11:13 AM The development of an economical artificial heart is only a few transient failures away. Does " is only a few transient failures away" means "if we overcome a few transient failures, we will get success in the development"? Jobb Joined on Sun, Jul 11 2004 Regular Member 812

	Mister Micawber  +  62153 Sat, 18 Dec 04 11:35 AM Yes, kind of. It means 'after we overcome a few failed efforts along the way we will eventually succeed'. The idea is that it will not take too long to succeed. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,760 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	nona the brit  +  62154 Sat, 18 Dec 04 11:35 AM Yes. It means they know will learn from a few more failed attempts and soon be able to succeed. nona the brit Joined on Wed, Sep 22 2004 England Veteran Member 11,713 The name says it all.