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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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Things are looking up

But things are definitely looking up for women in Taiwan. Lining up to use the restroom might soon be a thing of the past.

Hi,

Is it right to interpret "things are looking up" in the above as "things are getting better?" Thanks.
  

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The statement, "But things are definitely looking up for women in Taiwan. Lining up to use the restroom might soon be a thing of the past.", is not equivalent to the statement, "Things are definitely getting better for women in Taiwan. Lining up to use the restroom might soon be a thing of the past." The lively, upbeat phrase, "looking up," matches the strong images that the phrase "Lining up
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