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AH020387 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Ground
What does 'ground' mean in the phrase 'such and such is gaining popular ground'?
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Gaining ground is a racing metaphor. When you gain ground, you shorten the distance between you and your opponent.
- Gaining ground is a racing metaphor.
- When you gain ground, you shorten the distance between you and your opponent.
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Gaining ground is a racing metaphor. When you gain ground, you shorten the distance between you and your opponent.
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So I assume the opponent would be in front of you and not behind you?
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Yes, you are coming up from behind your opponent. He's ahead, you're behind.
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