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- 16-Aug-2011, 08:11 #1
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checked herself to a certain extent Dear teachers,
Would you be kind enough to give me your considered opinion concerning the interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?
Jo opened her lips to say something rude, but checked herself to a certain extent.
checked herself to a certain extent = got a hold on herself in a way
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