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In the 1964 movie Mission to Venice Michael in one scene tells his friend Giuseppe to follow two men.
A little later Michael asks Giuseppe, "Did you follow the one in the white suit?” and he answers, “Yes, yes, but it was a real expedition.” In a few moments he adds, “They're a regular gang. They live in a palace, a real fortress.”
What is the meaning of "regular" here? Is it "real", "genuine", "absolute" implying that they are not just two thugs, but members of a larger (and probably well-organized group/organization)?
14. Informal.
In the 1964 movie Mission to Venice Michael in one scene tells his friend Giuseppe to follow two men.
A little later Michael asks Giuseppe, "Did you follow the one in the white suit?” and he answers, “Yes, yes, but it was a real expedition.” In a few moments he adds, “They're a regular gang. They live in a palace, a real fortress.”
What is the meaning of "regular" here? Is it "real", "genuine", "absolute" implying that they are not just two thugs, but members of a larger (and probably well-organized group/organization)?
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14. Informal.
- real or genuine; down-to-earth; decent: a regular guy.
- absolute; thoroughgoing: a regular rascal.
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