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Could you explain "She had buttons all down the side of her dress" in detail?
I tried to understand it through several dictionaries . but I couldn't yet get it.
Help me please....Thank you.
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hi reach - in this context it means that she had buttons all the way down the side
of her dress. in other words, down the full length of her dress.

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Thank you hermit for your help.
I am sorry. but I am still confused. I'll be happy if you explain it in more detail. Good Luck...
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This statement describes the buttons on the dress. There is a row of buttons that are located on the side of the dress and run from the top to the bottom. This would be a large number of buttons. Imagine the side of the dress having 50 buttons on it.
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Thank you ETutor for your help!!
I eventually understood it. Thank you for your thoughtful help.
Thank you hermit as well. Have a Good day.
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