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  1. 15-Sep-2004, 10:22 #1
    Joe
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    He drove straight through a red light.

    Is it OK to say, "he drove through a red light"? What does "straight" mean here? Thanks. :)
  2. 15-Sep-2004, 10:29 #2
    Francois
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    It's fine. "straight" is an intensifier, meaning, he didn't hesitate or whatever.

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