: No comment, since this is still hovering (see Larry's reply). Flutter, flutter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is noting that something is still unresolved, using a playful metaphor of hovering and fluttering.
- In plain terms
- It’s still hanging in the air, not settled.
- What can you take from it?
- Don’t assume a problem is solved until it’s clearly resolved.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does ‘hovering’ imply for progress?
- How can we move from hovering to landing?
Another view
The comment is vague and may not convey actionable information.
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