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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Retribution down the line
Hi, Does "Retribution" in this context mean Retaliation? I think that I need an example here that will help me to understand it better ...
I found this meaning for "Down the line"
Thorough and uncompromising, but now I'm not sure what is "Thorough" ? Thanks ...
"The Clintons had long memories and a vindictive streak ten miles wide. If Hillary prevailed, they feared—no, they were certain—there would be retribution down the line."
I found this meaning for "Down the line"
Thorough and uncompromising, but now I'm not sure what is "Thorough" ? Thanks ...
"The Clintons had long memories and a vindictive streak ten miles wide. If Hillary prevailed, they feared—no, they were certain—there would be retribution down the line."
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' down the line = later
- ' down the line = later
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