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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
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Bright boys rave over young girls.
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Would you please tell me what does the phrase "rave over" mean in this context?
Bright boys rave over young girls.
Would you please tell me what does the phrase "rave over" mean in this context?
Bright boys rave over young girls.
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To rave over X is to bestow exaggerated praise on X. " The "bright boys" might simply be "raving" amongst themselves over/about the charms of the "young girls" in question. In the same manner, they could "rave over" the features of a new automobile design.
- To rave over X is to bestow exaggerated praise on X.
- " The "bright boys" might simply be "raving" amongst themselves over/about the charms of the "young girls" in question.
- In the same manner, they could "rave over" the features of a new automobile design.
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To rave over X is to bestow exaggerated praise on X.
The praise would not necessarily be delivered directly to the "objects of praise."
The "bright boys" might simply be "raving" amongst themselves over/about the charms of the "young girls" in question.
In the same manner, they could "rave over" the features of a new automobile design.
The praise would not necessarily be delivered directly to the "objects of praise."
The "bright boys" might simply be "raving" amongst themselves over/about the charms of the "young girls" in question.
In the same manner, they could "rave over" the features of a new automobile design.
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They are very excited and/or talking enthusiastically (almost like a madness) about girls.
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