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"I think we’re getting history back in spades"

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Question:"I think we’re getting history back in spades"
Term:spades

Aug. 30, 2008, 10:04 a.m.

leie92
leie92 FR
660 posts
I would like more explanation regarding this expression 'getting back in spades'. Thanks.

Aug. 30, 2008, 11:15 a.m.

juliroze
juliroze US
209 posts
From thefreedictionary.com:
in spades (mainly American)
in large amounts or to a very great degree. The thing that you absolutely must have for this job is confidence - and Adam has it in spades. I don't get colds often, but when I do I get them in spades.

Aug. 30, 2008, 2:36 p.m.

leie92
leie92 FR
660 posts
thanks Julie!
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