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Originally Posted by RonBee Does "holdup" have the same double meaning over there that it does over here. The "Don't holdup the train" is something I find rather interesting. :wink: 8) | So does ole learner here.  Thought of Superman at first; then of Ronald Biggs (who remembers him? He lived in Brazil for a time.) |
In this country (USA) a
holdup is a robbery. (Example: "The James gang held up trains.") Thus, "Don't holdup the train presents an interesting word picture for me. It's almost like they are saying, "Please don't rob us." :wink: