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OlgaM077 [116]
3 years ago
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Read this sentence from "The Gift of the Magi" and answer the question. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the gr

ocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied. What does the phrase "bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher" imply in the sentence? Della is assertive when getting the best bargains where she shops. Della uses picturesque language with those who provide her with services. Della is attempting to trick shopkeepers who wait on her in stores. Della banters with the shopkeepers where she buys groceries.
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mr_godi [17]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Della banters with the shopkeepers where she buys groceries

Explanation:

The phrase "bulldozing the grocery and the vegetable man and the the butcher" from the Gift of the Magi means that Della banters with the shopkeepers where she buys grocery.

Della always tries to save more by bargaining price with the shopkeepers which she usually feels embarrassed about.

The word "banter" as used is a way of cajoling or playful way of discussing with a person.

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