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Lcchang Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Be blamed for
Dave Cashin is Ontario sales manager for Labatt's, and can hardly be blamed for his obvious relief at the finalization of the deal.
Can someone explain what "can hardly be blamed for his obvious relief" means here? Thanks.
Can someone explain what "can hardly be blamed for his obvious relief" means here? Thanks.
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His relief is easily understood/rationalized/condoned.
- His relief is easily understood/rationalized/condoned.
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LcchangCan someone explain what "can hardly be blamed for his obvious relief" means here? Thanks.This expression carries the implication that the deal might not have been finalized. Thus, when it is in fact finalized, Dave is understandably relieved (presumably because his job or reputation would have suffered otherwis
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