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Andrei Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Bull attacking a red tag
The 11.2 overs after the new ball was taken produced 79 as Martin went after the brand new cherry like a bull attacking a red rag.
What is the meaning of 'the brand new cherry like a bull attacking a red rag'?
I have a hunch that some connection to the popular bullfight in Spain.
Please tell me.
What is the meaning of 'the brand new cherry like a bull attacking a red rag'?
I have a hunch that some connection to the popular bullfight in Spain.
Please tell me.
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This is part of a description of a cricket game. The ball is red, so it was compared to a cherry, which is also red. "brand" in the expression "brand new" means something like "absolutely", "very".
- This is part of a description of a cricket game.
- The ball is red, so it was compared to a cherry, which is also red.
- "brand" in the expression "brand new" means something like "absolutely", "very".
- Bulls are (supposedly) angered by anything red which is waved before them.
- In bullfighting a red cape is used for the purpose of encouraging them to charge forward.
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This is part of a description of a cricket game. The ball is red, so it was compared to a cherry, which is also red. "brand" in the expression "brand new" means something like "absolutely", "very".
Bulls are (supposedly) angered by anything red which is waved before them. In bullfighting a red cape is used for the purpose of encouraging them to charge forward.
So the player
Bulls are (supposedly) angered by anything red which is waved before them. In bullfighting a red cape is used for the purpose of encouraging them to charge forward.
So the player
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Hello Andrei & CJ
It is indeed a curious simile.
The batsman, who stays in one spot, is likened to the bull, which moves rapidly.
The ball, which moves rapidly, is likened to the red rag, which stays in one spot.
MrP
It is indeed a curious simile.
The batsman, who stays in one spot, is likened to the bull, which moves rapidly.
The ball, which moves rapidly, is likened to the red rag, which stays in one spot.
MrP
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I thank CalifJim and Pedantic for the replies.
However, I didn't expect CalfJim to know about the cricket. Do you know why? Americans don't know about cricket. Almost all Americans I met were clueless as to cricket. I played cricket so I know everything about cricket.
Regarding the red colour ball used in cricket, I must tell you that things have changed. Now they allow white
However, I didn't expect CalfJim to know about the cricket. Do you know why? Americans don't know about cricket. Almost all Americans I met were clueless as to cricket. I played cricket so I know everything about cricket.
Regarding the red colour ball used in cricket, I must tell you that things have changed. Now they allow white
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