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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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what is the meaning of the phrase "keep someone in the fold" in the sentence "Ben debates whether or not he should remain with this bunch of “freaks” – but an unforeseen inspiration keeps him in the fold." Thanks
  

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T he literal meaning of 'fold' is the safe place where sheep are kept, on a farm. The broad meaning in your sentence is 'keep him in the usual place with all the other people who are similar'. Clive

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  • T he literal meaning of 'fold' is the safe place where sheep are kept, on a farm.
  • The broad meaning in your sentence is 'keep him in the usual place with all the other people who are similar'.
  • Clive
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The literal meaning of 'fold' is the safe place where sheep are kept, on a farm.

The broad meaning in your sentence is 'keep him in the usual place with all the other people who are similar'.

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