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meaning of "there was no changing her mind"



 
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meaning of "there was no changing her mind" #1 (permalink) Mon Mar 19, 2007 15:38 pm   meaning of "there was no changing her mind"
 

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #91 "Advanced Vocabulary", question 6

There was no changing her mind as she was quite ......... about her decision and wouldn't consider any alternative.

(a) attractive
(b) attentive
(c) adamant
(d) adjoined

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #91 "Advanced Vocabulary", answer 6

There was no changing her mind as she was quite adamant about her decision and wouldn't consider any alternative.

Correct answer: (c) adamant

Your answer was: correct
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I dont quite understand "there was no changing her mind" ..
Does it mean "there was no way of forcing her to change her mind"

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meaning of "there was no changing her mind" #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:07 am   meaning of "there was no changing her mind"
 

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Yes, but 'forcing' or 'encouraging' or 'convincing' or 'cajoling', etc.
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