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Tuongvan  +  659360 Sun, 01 Feb 09 02:24 AM
Dear teachers,

I read on the Internet this sentence, but I don't understand it.Could possibly help me understand its meaning?

He works the phones with his state's congressional delegation ..

What does " TO WORK THE PHONES" mean?

Thank you in advance
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Clive  +  659433 Sun, 01 Feb 09 04:36 AM
Hi,
I read on the Internet this sentence, but I don't understand it.Could possibly help me understand its meaning?

He works the phones with his state's congressional delegation ..

What does " TO WORK THE PHONES" mean? He spends a lot of time calling people to try to accomplish his goals.
It's a common slang expression.
 
Best wishes, Clive
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