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An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the words in the phrase. For... read full definition
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the... read full definition
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on... read full definition
Chapter 13
Explanation and Analysis—String Ain't Run:
After a Mexican in Nacori mutters an insult at the Americans, the Americans fight and kill almost 40 Mexicans. As the fight nears an end, Glanton employs an idiom to remind the Americans to scalp the Mexicans:
Hair, boys, he said. The string aint run on this trade yet.
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