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Iclearwater Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Live with Shades up

Tell people what you think at all times, regardless of whether it's politic or impolitic. Down with Emily Post! Live
with the shades up. Get the steam out Be an emotional broadcaster, not a receiver. Don't degenerate into logic. Don't be so brainy in your work. Be more gutty. Practice these setting-up exercises for the emotions."(by Andrew Salter)

Hello,

What does "live with shades up" mean? What does "shades" refer to?

Thanks!

  

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Hi 'Shades' is slang for dark glasses or sun glasses If a person wears them, they don't have a clear view of the world. If they push them up onto their head, they see more clearly. That's living life with 'shades up'!

  • Hi 'Shades' is slang for dark glasses or sun glasses If a person wears them, they don't have a clear view of the world.
  • If they push them up onto their head, they see more clearly.
  • That's living life with 'shades up'!
  • Dave
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Hi

'Shades' is slang for dark glasses or sun glasses

If a person wears them, they don't have a clear view of the world. If they push them up onto their head, they see more clearly. That's living life with 'shades up'!

Dave

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iclearwaterWhat does "live with shades up" mean?

Observe everything around you and don't hesitate to express your opinions.

iclearwaterWhat does "shades" refer to?

window shades

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