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Old 15-Feb-2008, 12:06
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To see a larger promise (in case we do not follow the rules)


What exactly does it mean?

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Old 15-Feb-2008, 12:35
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Do you have more context? It can mean more than one thing.
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Old 15-Feb-2008, 12:47
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Some kids, when playing, got too attached to the rules but one of them wasnn´t like that because she always saw a larger promise.


Could it be, see 'further??
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She saw more opportunity/opportunities could be gained by not sticking to the rules.
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