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Dilay1985 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Take a full swing
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What does "take a full swing" mean in the sentence below?
He can attest to the durability of Fenders. Once he tried to imitate Paul Simonon of the Clash by smashing his bass at the end of a show.
“I took a full swing and brought it down on this metal grate stage — and nothing happened,” Mr. McKagan recalls.
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What does "take a full swing" mean in the sentence below?
He can attest to the durability of Fenders. Once he tried to imitate Paul Simonon of the Clash by smashing his bass at the end of a show.
“I took a full swing and brought it down on this metal grate stage — and nothing happened,” Mr. McKagan recalls.
Thanks!
Top answer
This can relate to sports, as in one's golf swing or one's baseball swing. You might also think of a hammer or an axe. He probably grasped the thing by the neck (handle).
- This can relate to sports, as in one's golf swing or one's baseball swing.
- You might also think of a hammer or an axe.
- He probably grasped the thing by the neck (handle).
- Perhaps if he suspected the instrument would surely be smashed, he might take a "tentative" swing.
- " He probably lifted the instrument over his head, or even behind his back; and then brought it down with all his strength onto the stage.
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This can relate to sports, as in one's golf swing or one's baseball swing.
You might also think of a hammer or an axe. He probably grasped the thing by the neck (handle).
You might also think of a hammer or an axe. He probably grasped the thing by the neck (handle).
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