Proverbial “bad trip”
We all took the same drug on the way over, something we had all taken before. Everyone had a great time but me. I had the proverbial “bad trip.” There was nothing I could do but ride it out.
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Should I infer from the third sentence that "bad trip" is a proverb? If so, what does it denote to?
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Should I infer from the third sentence that "bad trip" is a proverb? No, the writer just means that it is a common expression (in the world of drug addicts).
- Should I infer from the third sentence that "bad trip" is a proverb?
- No, the writer just means that it is a common expression (in the world of drug addicts).
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Should I infer from the third sentence that "bad trip" is a proverb? No, the writer just means that it is a common expression (in the world of drug addicts).
0Bahareh M"bad trip" is a proverb?
No. Here's the operative definition:
proverbial: well known (MacMillan Dictionary)
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