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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Shot glass

Hello!!!

Please, what's the meaning of the underlined: "I didn't get a lot in class, but I know we don't come in a shot glass" ? (an excerpt from the lyrics "Rehab" (Amy Whinehouse).

Thanks,
Durkin
  

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One can never be sure with lyrics. A shot glass is the smallest glass in which liquor is served. , the bartender will present it to you in a shot glass.

— Avangi

  • One can never be sure with lyrics.
  • A shot glass is the smallest glass in which liquor is served.
  • , the bartender will present it to you in a shot glass.
  • In such a drink, the emphasis would be on quality rather than quantity.
  • Perhaps the lyricist wants to imply that his case is the opposite.
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One can never be sure with lyrics. A shot glass is the smallest glass in which liquor is served. If you order a straight single shot of whiskey etc., the bartender will present it to you in a shot glass.

In such a drink, the emphasis would be on quality rather than quantity. Perhaps the lyricist wants to imply that his case is the opposite. - Just a guess. - A.
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Avangi,

Many thanks for your help.

Best wishes,
Durkin
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