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English translation: wave the big stick
| 19:39 Aug 2, 2006 |
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| 3 +2 | take off the kid gloves |
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| 3 | wave the big stick |
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wave the big stick Explanation: threaten dire consequences -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 18 mins (2006-08-02 19:57:10 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- give them an ultimatum |
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23 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2take off the kid gloves Explanation: play hardball get down to brass tacks |
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