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  1. 21-Apr-2008, 23:07 #1
    lalanass
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    Default is it an idiom?

    hi
    I am wondering if the expression "it's gone up in absolute terms, not in real terms" is an idiom or not. if so, what does i mean
    thank you in advance.
  2. 21-Apr-2008, 23:30 #2
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    Default Re: is it an idiom?

    This sounds like a stock market or financial expression. Is that right?
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