Tailback
Hi,
Is ‘tailback’ something that’s commonly used when describinng a long stationary line of cars that is slowing down the traffic?
Thank you.
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I've never heard it here on the Atlantic coast of the US, and I can't see how a long line of stationary cars could do anything to traffic but stop it. A tailback is an American football player.
- I've never heard it here on the Atlantic coast of the US, and I can't see how a long line of stationary cars could do anything to traffic but stop it.
- A tailback is an American football player.
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I've never heard it here on the Atlantic coast of the US, and I can't see how a long line of stationary cars could do anything to traffic but stop it. A tailback is an American football player.
0Ann225Hi,
Is ‘tailback’ something that’s commonly used when describinng a long stationary line of cars that is slowing down the traffic?
Thank you.
tailback
British : a line of vehicles caused by a traffic slowdown or stoppage (Merriam-Webster)
As an American I've never heard the term, so I can't comment on whet
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