Pankaj Malik
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- Joined
- Feb 23, 2014
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- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- Hindi
- Home Country
- India
- Current Location
- India
Hello,
If I say: "He meanders along like an absent-minded professor strolling in a park.", it would mean that he is deviated.
And if I say: "When it comes to taking decisions, he meanders along like an absent-minded professor strolling in a park.", it
would mean that he lacks ideas, and is not able to decide what to do (ie he's totally confused).
Please let me know the subtle difference between the two. That apart, I'm confused about the use of preposition "along" with "meander". Please enlighten me.
Thank you for the eye-opener reply from your end.
If I say: "He meanders along like an absent-minded professor strolling in a park.", it would mean that he is deviated.
And if I say: "When it comes to taking decisions, he meanders along like an absent-minded professor strolling in a park.", it
would mean that he lacks ideas, and is not able to decide what to do (ie he's totally confused).
Please let me know the subtle difference between the two. That apart, I'm confused about the use of preposition "along" with "meander". Please enlighten me.
Thank you for the eye-opener reply from your end.