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This tag is for questions related to definitions and nuances of meaning of a word or phrase.
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What does "through the bag" mean?
Think of a golf bag as a series of 10-12 different tools for solving a problem. There are many people who are really good with one of those tools, so much so that they use it in place of several of th …
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What is the intent the use of the expression "purely optional?"
In this usage, purely is being used as an intensifier. The speaker is making sure you do not interpret any underlying obligation in his or her mentioning of this additional thing. Adding the 'if you d …
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A sentence question from the book The Grapes of Wrath
Steinbeck was critical of the Salvation Army and its take on Christianity. Sure, they helped people, but they forced those they helped to step into the world of the Salvation Army in order to get that …
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What does "cutting in" mean?
Segmentation is the division of something into noticeable segments, such as the tripart setup of head, abdomen and thorax seen in thousands of insects worldwide. Usually, this coincides with a moveabl …
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Meaning of "beneath the dignity of the office"?
We expect a general level of civility/decorum/honor in a position as important as the president, as they're our representative to the world. In addition, in general Christianity, 'good' is associated …
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