I copied this sentence from a story book. Can someone tell me what it means ??? This girl got a lot of praise after winning a championship. She said .... ( above )
Having a swelled head is an expression that means being conceited. Does that help you figure it out?
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to figure out what?
- maj
To figure out the meaning of the sentence.
- kitkattail
You mean she didn´t think it was a good idea that everybody praised her so much. She didn´t want it to go up to her head? Is that what you mean?
- maj
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Right. Or that's what she's professing, anyway. It's probably one of those times where she says one thing but means another, but it's hard to tell without knowing the character more intimately.
- kitkattail
what is your final conclusion then? Do I get the wrong idea, dear?
- maj
Kitkattail, your answer did help me figure out what this expression means
. I guess she meant all this praise might turn her into a vain snob.
. I guess she meant all this praise might turn her into a vain snob.- whl626
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I wouldn´t agree. To make such staments you would need to know her character more intimately.
- maj
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