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Latest post Thu, Mar 16 2006 11:09 AM by Mashmellow. 2 replies.
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Mashmellow  +  206700 Thu, 16 Mar 06 10:54 AM

A daily diet: meat and potatoes.
politics: middle of the road
hair: salt and paper
body type: athletic and toned

can anyone explained these underlined phrases when they are used to describe those things. thank you!


 

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MrPedantic  +  206702 Thu, 16 Mar 06 10:58 AM

Hello Mash

A daily diet: meat and potatoes. ] He likes ordinary food.
politics: middle of the road ] His political opinions are moderate.
hair: salt and pepper ] His hair is brown flecked with grey.
body type: athletic and toned] His physique is muscular and in good condition.

MrP

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Mashmellow, 3 yr 251 days ago
got it. thank you.
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