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reallycoolwinter
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 Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 12:22 am Post subject: Pusher |
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Excuse me,
I want to ask the usage of pusher.
If John had been trying to help Peter become a president.
Eventually, Peter became the president as John had expected.
Can we say that Peter's pusher is John?
I don't know how to describe this word (pusher) in English.
Are there any synonyms for pusher?
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reallycoolwinter
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any references?
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dragn
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I want to ask the usage of pusher.
If John had been trying to help Peter become a president.
Eventually, Peter became the president as John had expected.
Can we say that Peter's pusher is John? |
Uh, you wouldn't say John is Peter's pusher unless John happens to be selling Peter illegal drugs, such as cocaine, marijuana, heroin, etc. 
The word pusher is a slang term for a drug dealer, at least it is in America.
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reallycoolwinter
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your help, Greg.
I know one of the meanings of the word pusher
means someone who sells drug.
And now I know I had better not use this word.
Still don't know how to describe John by using one word though...
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CP
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John is a supporter of Peter.
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reallycoolwinter
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 12:40 am Post subject: |
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"Peter's supporter is John." = "John is a supporter of Peter." ???
which one is more common?
the same?
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dragn
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"Peter's supporter is John." = "John is a supporter of Peter." ???
which one is more common? |
The second one: "John is a supporter of Peter."
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