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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Nudging Obama

Hi, Here "Nudging" its meaning is only "to attract attention" ? I mean when I translate it I don't have to mention it has to do with using your elbow?

" ... and even Ted Kennedy—all were nudging Obama to take the plunge"
  

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Hi, Yes, it's a figurative use of the word. Clive

  • Hi, Yes, it's a figurative use of the word.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Yes, it's a figurative use of the word.

Clive
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Hi
Flowersa wrote: Here "Nudging" its meaning is only "to attract attention" ?

I feel here it means:gently encourage (someone) to do something

Prajwal

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