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Mehdi kord Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
A matter of turf
- What does "a matter of turf" mean in this sentence?
- Today, in big cities, it is likely to be a matter of turf (neighborhood streets) over which rival gangs sometimes fight.
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"turf" means what they say: neighbourhood streets, or a neighbourhood area. "it is likely to be a matter of X" means that X is likely to be the main factor or consideration affecting "it". )
- "turf" means what they say: neighbourhood streets, or a neighbourhood area.
- "it is likely to be a matter of X" means that X is likely to be the main factor or consideration affecting "it".
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"turf" means what they say: neighbourhood streets, or a neighbourhood area.
"it is likely to be a matter of X" means that X is likely to be the main factor or consideration affecting "it". (Depending on context, "it" may refer to something specific previously mentioned, or it may refer to the general situation in big cities.)
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mehdi kordWhat does "a matter of turf" mean in this sentence?
A gang's turf is the area it lays claim to, its territory.
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