I don't mind telling you in confidence that I am keeping in fairly close touch with that admirable Italian gentleman.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker humorously notes contact with an Italian leader without explicitly naming him.
- In plain terms
- I am keeping close contact with the Italian leader.
- What can you take from it?
- Diplomatic relationships involve maintaining contact with foreign leaders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is this gentleman?
- Why keep contact?
Another view
The reference is vague without external historical knowledge.
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