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Newguest Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Quicksilver


Hello

What it may mean when we describe somebody as the QUICKSILVER IN THE MIX.

EG: Jerry is the quicksilver in the mix.
  

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I suppose it means that he is an unpredictable character.

— Mister Micawber

  • I suppose it means that he is an unpredictable character.
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I suppose it means that he is an unpredictable character.
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Hi MM

I was thinking about "lively" that he is very "lively"

Thanks
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I would imagine that it means the same as "mercurial":

1 : having qualities of eloquence, ingenuity, or thievishness attributed to the *** Mercury or to the influence of the planet Mercury

2 : characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood <a mercurial temper>
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Makes sense. You're right. Thanks!
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