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15-Jan-2008, 21:31
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 small built, a little short of pretty I'd like to ask about the meaning of the phrases "built small" and "just a little short of pretty" in the following sentence. A young woman, built small and just a little short of pretty, was sitting directly across from him. Does the phrase "built small" imply that she was short and slim? And does the phrase "just a little short of pretty" means hat she was almost pretty? |
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15-Jan-2008, 22:16
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| Re: small built, a little short of pretty Yes, you have the meaning exactly right!  |
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15-Jan-2008, 22:18
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| Re: small built, a little short of pretty Quote:
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