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Значение идиомы piggy-back
[piggy-back] {adj.} or {adv.} Sitting or being carried on theshoulders.
Little John loved to go for a piggy-back ride on hisfather’s shoulders.
When Mary sprained her ankle, John carried herpiggy-back to the doctor.
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