0
Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
expression
In the episode of the BBC 'Sherlock', 'The Hounds Of Baskerville', Scherlock as a fake government inspector speaks to Dr Stapelton: 'We are to be accorded every courtesy'. What does it literally mean?
Top answer
" = It is decided/expected that we will be accorded ... com/dictionary/american/accord_2#accord_11 )
- " = It is decided/expected that we will be accorded ...
- com/dictionary/american/accord_2#accord_11 )
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
"We are to be accorded ..." = It is decided/expected that we will be accorded ...
accord: to treat someone or something in a particular way, especially by giving them power, respect, or status (http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/accord_2#accord_11)
accord: to treat someone or something in a particular way, especially by giving them power, respect, or status (http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/accord_2#accord_11)
0
Related Questions