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庚 泽
what's "settle for less"?
Feb 8, 2012 3:11 AM
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It means that you wanted something more, but in the end you'll take what you can get.
"I wanted a Ferrari, but I'll settle for less. I got a Ford instead."
February 8, 2012
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Accepting something less than what you expected.
February 8, 2012
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settle for = agree on
You want $1000, but you settle for $500 (which is less).
February 8, 2012
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庚 泽
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Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
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