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Swedish to English translations [PRO] Science - Nuclear Eng/Sci | |||||||
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3 | clip the wings of |
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Certainly figurative |
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clip the wings of Explanation: Not a dictionary definition, but one way of expressing it in the context. “It’s never a good idea for research to have its wings clipped.” -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2021-11-22 20:06:39 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Looking at the context again, I think it just means to be biased, refusing to consider all options. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 hrs (2021-11-22 20:38:46 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- … refusing to consider all options EQUALLY. |
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Reference: Certainly figurative Reference information: And in the (little) context we can only guess. I found a reference that might help -- check with your ice fishing friends! ;-) https://wikipredia.net/sv/Tip-up_(ice_fishing) |
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