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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
Dave likes power - he gets off on it.
My reading of the original sentence is that "he" likes being powerful - having control of others - and that is what gives him his kicks.
Please explain the parts in bold. Moreover, I understand the "give him his kicks" as, "give him a temporary interest".
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having control of others
Dave likes power - he gets off on it.
My reading of the original sentence is that "he" likes being powerful - having control of others - and that is what gives him his kicks.
Please explain the parts in bold. Moreover, I understand the "give him his kicks" as, "give him a temporary interest".
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User_gary Dave likes power - he gets off on it. My reading of the original sentence is that "he" likes being powerful - having control of others - and that is what gives him his kicks. Please explain the parts in bold.
- User_gary Dave likes power - he gets off on it.
- My reading of the original sentence is that "he" likes being powerful - having control of others - and that is what gives him his kicks.
- Please explain the parts in bold.
- Moreover, I understand the "give him his kicks" as, "give him a temporary interest".
- Someone who is powerful has control of people around them, their work, lives, futures and prospects.
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Dave likes power - he gets off on it.
My reading of the original sentence is that "he" likes being powerful - having control of others - and that is what gives him his kicks.
Please explain the parts in bold. Moreover, I un
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