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colibrita
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Controversy rages -
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Hi Everyone!
How would you explain the word "rage" as in controversy rages? Is it worth telling students it �s a collocation?
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5 Mar 2010
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colibrita
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Oh, I think I may have just found theanswer myself. "continue with great force"
This was the context: "Controversy rages over bullfighting in Spain" I think there �s a play on words in there but it �s a cultural reference so I doubt students would pick it up. (rage - the film "Raging Bull")
Thanks anyway!
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5 Mar 2010
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Ayaniw
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I think the meaning is "Controversy continues strongly over bullfighting in Spain."
Cheers!
Al. |
5 Mar 2010
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