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Meaning of "in this light vein"



 
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Meaning of "in this light vein" Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:09 am  Meaning of "in this light vein"		  
Dear Teachers,

What does "in this light vein" mean in:

"In this light vein I dragged him away from the subject." ?
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Meaning of "in this light vein" Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:16 am  Meaning of "in this light vein"		  
Hi apo

A light vein would be an attitide or mood that isn't particularly serious. It's more lighthearted or carefree.

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