Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Let's tackle the problem from the grass-root level.
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Do you think the following sentence makes sense? If yes, what does it mean?
Let's tackle the problem from the grass-root level.
Thanks,
Tom
Do you think the following sentence makes sense? If yes, what does it mean?
Let's tackle the problem from the grass-root level.
Thanks,
Tom
Top answer
It's a common expression. ("roots" is often pluralized) It's often used in political discussions, referring to the most fundamental popular emotions or needs or movements. If you strip away all the "special interests" and get down to what the (simple) average folks are concerned about, you're then at the grass-roots level.
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It's a common expression. ("roots" is often pluralized)
It's often used in political discussions, referring to the most fundamental popular emotions or needs or movements.
If you strip away all the "special interests" and get down to what the (simple) average folks are concerned about, you're then at the grass-roots level.
In your example sentence, you could replace "f
It's often used in political discussions, referring to the most fundamental popular emotions or needs or movements.
If you strip away all the "special interests" and get down to what the (simple) average folks are concerned about, you're then at the grass-roots level.
In your example sentence, you could replace "f
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