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[tisogai]

--the adverb is used in its metaphoric sense but with an eye to its origin

What does the underscored part mean?? Please help me on this.

Thanks so much.

[MauraS]

"with an eye to its origin" means to consider the origins. It is not necessarily directly connected to its origins but there is a relation.

In your example, the adverb shows some relation to its origins.

Hope that helps.

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[tisogai]

Hi MauraS,

Thanks so much. Now it's very clear to me.

By the way, what is a podcast??

Thanks.

[MauraS]

I am glad my explanation helped.

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