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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
taking a stand against authority
The image shows a handsome young man with shoulder-length hair and a short beard, wearing a beret with a star in the middle. The symbol is supposed to represent feedom, revolution, and taking a stand against authority.
Hi,
Does the bolded part in the above mean "fighting against authority?" Thanks.
Hi,
Does the bolded part in the above mean "fighting against authority?" Thanks.
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No, not exactly. on an issue, in opposition to the authority's position on the issue. "fighting" has more of a connotation of violent activity.
- No, not exactly.
- on an issue, in opposition to the authority's position on the issue.
- "fighting" has more of a connotation of violent activity.
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No, not exactly. It means to hold strongly to a particular position.on an issue, in opposition to the authority's position on the issue. "fighting" has more of a connotation of violent activity.
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