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User_gary Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

down by my sides

He held my arms down by my sides.

Could you explain to me what "down by my sides" means here?
  

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I guess it means that he made your arms be clasped to you side.

— Fandorin

  • I guess it means that he made your arms be clasped to you side.
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I guess it means that he made your arms be clasped to you side.
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Yes, it's a bit odd to have the two prepositions so close: 'down' and 'by'.
Hold down = hold securely (could be on the ground, even)
'by' = at
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Thank you friends.
Sorry I couldn't get your explanation. Could you explain it to me in any other way?
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He kept my hands tied at my sides.
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