| 单词 | on neutral ground |
| 释义 | > as lemmason neutral ground c. on neutral ground. ΚΠ 1880 H. James Washington Square xv, in Cornhill Mag. Aug. 140 This interview could take place only on neutral ground, and she bethought herself greatly before selecting a place of meeting. 1918 W. Cather My Ántonia ii. ix. 231 The Vannis' tent brought the town boys and the country girls together on neutral ground. 1971 I. Murdoch Accidental Man 62 There are times when it may be better to be away from one's own family, on neutral ground as it were, and in a new scene! 1991 M. Dibdin Dirty Tricks (BNC) 52 He didn't mind socializing with his staff as long as it was on his terms and at their expense, but to meet them as equals on neutral ground was another matter. < as lemmas |
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