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keira



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:20 pm    Post subject: ride one's bumper Reply with quote

hi
Could someone tell me what "ride one's bumper" means about drivning?
e.g. "He rides people's bumbers."

thank you
keira
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CP



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The bumper is the protective part of the car at the front and rear. If you ride someone's bumper, it means the person is tailgating, driving too close to the car in front.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:42 pm    Post subject: Got it ! Thank you so much, CP!! *NM* Reply with quote

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