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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
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Can Andy Murray finally get past Nadal?

What does "get past" mean in the sentence below? Does it mean "to defeat"?

Can Andy Murray finally get past Nadal?

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As far as I can tell without more context, yes. The idea is that of "getting past" an obstacle in one's way, in order, presumably to progress further in the competition.

  • As far as I can tell without more context, yes.
  • The idea is that of "getting past" an obstacle in one's way, in order, presumably to progress further in the competition.
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As far as I can tell without more context, yes. The idea is that of "getting past" an obstacle in one's way, in order, presumably to progress further in the competition.

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