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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

What does it mean?

What does mean this phrase: I'm not on a beat?

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What is the context? I think that if a policeman is on beat, it means he's on duty. On the other hand, the "beat" means the "rythm".

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  • What is the context?
  • I think that if a policeman is on beat, it means he's on duty.
  • On the other hand, the "beat" means the "rythm".
  • Reporters can also work "on a beat".
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What is the context? I think that if a policeman is on beat, it means he's on duty. On the other hand, the "beat" means the "rythm". Reporters can also work "on a beat".
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I think a policeman can be on duty without being "on a beat" - "on a beat' means that he is following a specific route that he is asigned to. (So, he could say "I'm not on a beat - I'm working in the station this week.")

More context would certainly help.
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