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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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what is the meaning of 'to show a white flag'.
  

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In a battle during a war, if one side wants to give up, they wave a white flag. "

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  • In a battle during a war, if one side wants to give up, they wave a white flag.
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In a battle during a war, if one side wants to give up, they wave a white flag. "We're coming out; we're dropping our weapons; don't shoot."
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So it's metaphorical meaning now is to give up.
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