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i have an idea about the meaning but i cant be sure. please help. thank you in advance. here it is:"Charlie watched a group of strident queens installing themselves in a corner."

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

First, tell us your idea, please.

Clive

Slipknot666 · Answer

My idea is that,  a group of homosexuals are making love in a corner. its a translation homework for english lesson and i dont just want to be ashamed of my translation if it doesnt mean so <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/> so i wanna be sure.. Does that mean so?

LouiseT · Answer

A Queen can be a very obvious homosexual man. There are other uses of the word, without the whole context it seems that this is the one. If they are strident then they are being loud and maybe upsetting those around them.

"Installing themselves in a corner" I do not read as making love. I think this is more that they are all crowding in and sitting down in a corner of (say) the bar. Getting themselves comfortable in the seats that they wish to occupy for the evening.

Slipknot666 · Answer

thank you for your detailed explanation.. it helped me so much

thanks

Anonymous · Answer

Dear,

Very nice reply. Really help out for all readers.

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