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Thu 6 Feb, 2014 10:37 am
1) Does "Flexes Muscle" mean "plays tricks"?
2)Does "a relative unknown" mean " a relative unknown plan"?
Context:
Technology Industry Flexes Muscle in California Race
By NORIMITSU ONISHI The aggressive Congressional bid of a relative unknown has underscored the industry’s push to elect lawmakers who will further its interests.
@oristarA,
1) "flexes muscle" means to show off
2) "a relative unknown" is a person few people are aware of
@oristarA,
Flexes muscles means shows their strength
A relative unknown is either a person or entity not many people know about, or a lot about.
@Region Philbis,
1) "flexes muscle" means to show off
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Not in this case, Region. Lucky Chai was around.
@oristarA,
Sarah Palin was a relative unknown, Ori, who became known for her abject stupidity.