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#1 (permalink) Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:09 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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#2 (permalink) Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:16 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. Amy

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