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Teal lime Posted 4 years ago
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Can you handle someone?

What does "to handle someone" mean?

For instance, what does "Can you handle her?" mean? Does it have a sexual connotation? Is my guess correct?

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" mean? It's somewhat like Can you tolerate her? in the sense of her having a strong personality compared to yours.

— CalifJim

  • " mean?
  • It's somewhat like Can you tolerate her?
  • in the sense of her having a strong personality compared to yours.
  • Do you think you could be happy in a relationship with her, or would she drive you crazy with behavior that you don't like?
  • teal lime Does it have a sexual connotation?
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teal limewhat does "Can you handle her?" mean?

It's somewhat like Can you tolerate her? in the sense of her having a strong personality compared to yours. Do you think you could be happy in a relationship with her, or would she drive you crazy with behavior that you don't like?

teal limeDoes it have a sexual connotation?
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