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Значение идиомы on all fours
[on all fours] {adv. phr.} 1. On all four legs; on hands and knees.
Fido sat up to “beg” but dropped down on all fours to eat the dogbiscuit Sam gave him.
Billy’s father got down on all fours andgave the baby a ride.
2. {informal} On a level of equality; of thesame value.
Wigs may be widely used, but they are still not on allfours with beautiful natural hair.
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