Antonija  +  234749 Sat, 10 Jun 06 08:43 PM I am looking for an expression ''we got additional self-confidence''.  Is it ok?   JB: We sail forty days a year on average, and our wish is to be among the first ten on the ISAF list, which isn't that easy considering the competition. Winning of this year's ACI Adris Match Race Cup surprised even us. Having in mind this year's competition our goal was to reach semi-final. Now, of course, we expect a little bit more because we have gained additional self-confidence. Antonija Joined on Sun, Mar 5 2006 Croatia Contributing Member 1,316

	Waïti  +  234782 Sat, 10 Jun 06 11:40 PM I think I'd use the verb 'to boost'. Therefore something like : '... because our self-confidence has been boosted.' or '... as this has boosted our self-confidence'. Another verb that would apply quite well is 'to bolster' which means 'to strengthen'. Waïti. Waïti Joined on Thu, Aug 25 2005 Regular Member 568 Verbs