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hiromichi
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 Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: In Fallout After Debate, Obama Asks, Which Mitt Was That? |
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What does "fallout" mean ?
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IanT
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The word "fallout" is normally used after a nuclear explosion or accident, to describe the continuing effects of radiation.
So in general use it means something like "what happens afterwards". It's usually at least a bit negative.
Hope that helps,
Ian
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hiromichi
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IanT:
Thank you for your answer whichi is persuading.
Sometimes I only get yes or no answer.
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