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Jspark1982 Posted 12 years ago
Business & Finance
What does "snap" mean?
What does "snap" mean in the sentence below?
Moscow’s Micex index dropped 1 percent, snapping a two-day rally.
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Moscow’s Micex index dropped 1 percent, snapping a two-day rally.
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I think it means the index fell after two days of gains
- I think it means the index fell after two days of gains
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Literally, 'snap' means 'break cleanly and suddenly'. eg He fell and snapped his wrist.
In your sentence, the meaning is figurative.
In your sentence, the meaning is figurative.
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