I want to back the favourite, please. My sweetheart gave me a pound to do it both ways!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to support a favorite cause, noting that their sweetheart gave money to do it both ways.
- In plain terms
- They want to back their favorite, and their lover gave money to do it both ways.
- What can you take from it?
- Use the money you have to support what you care about.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does “both ways” imply?
- Why involve a sweetheart in the decision?
Another view
The quote is vague and lacks context about the cause.
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