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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Snap up(chess)

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"[...]you should stop and ponder why he would offer you such a valuable gift.If he has indeed made a mistake, snap that Queen up!"

What does 'snap up' mean?Pleaase make me aware if It adds any zest to the normal 'capture' verb.

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Yes, it does add zest to 'capture'. ) Rover

  • Yes, it does add zest to 'capture'.
  • ) Rover
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Yes, it does add zest to 'capture'.

(I like that expression: 'add zest'.)

Rover
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Rover_KEYes, it does add zest to 'capture'.(I like that expression: 'add zest'.)Rover
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I can translate it as,eg.
...then capture/take it with full power
What's you suggestion?I want it as close to 'snap up' as possible
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You capture the piece with glee/joy/great satisfaction.

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