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what's the sentence mean "it'll cure what alis you"?
The sentence was quoted from a crossword game and the answer is "ALIS". I am confused about this word, Please help me figure out
Aug 11, 2016 7:39 AM
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There is no English word "Alis". The phrase that you are thinking of is: "I'll cure what ails you".
That phrase means that the person will solve your problem. "Ails" refers to a sickness or something that disturbs someone. Even more broadly it means a negative influence. The phrase is not always used for literal sickness. It is commonly used to refer to emotional problems.
EDIT: I realise I made a mistake. You said "It'll cure what ails you", not "I'll cure what ails you". The same applies except that it is a thing that will solve your problem, not s person.
August 11, 2016
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