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 Re: What does "...have be on the sidelines" mean?
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Originally Posted by higurashi  Hello,
I am translating a letter from a mother who recovered from heart attack and expresssed her appreciation to a medical device company.
In a letter,she said,
"I have two young sons, ages 3 and 5, that will hopefully have me on the sidelines for game they will ever play. I know that it will be much more likely with the help of my stents, my medicines, .........."
I didn't get what she wanted to say in the first sentence, especially about the game.
She hopes that she will be able to be on the sidelines (= close to the playing field) watching her sons in any sports games her sons may play.
Could someone help me to understand what she wants to say?
Thank you,
Higurashi | 2006 |