What does 'no takers' mean? I am translating an article about history of rum in the USA and can not understand the meaning of 'no takers' Context is as following: .... 1861 to 1865 Union Soldiers co

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What does 'no takers' mean? I am translating an article about history of rum in the USA and can not understand the meaning of 'no takers' Context is as following: .... 1861 to 1865 Union Soldiers confiscate Louisiana rum and destroy stills during war 1898 - advertising of distilling equipment and articles written to attract sugar mill owners – no takers

7. Apr. 2017 12:39

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"No takers" is a neat little phrase that means "no-one who took the opportunity". (In this case, the offer of distilling equipment.)

7. April 2017

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