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This tag is for questions about the meaning of a word or a phrase in a specific context, which a dictionary cannot answer. Please give as much context as possible.
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What does "skipped" mean in "Caroline skipped the better part of childhood"?
In my opinion, in that specific sentence, "skipped" refers to the fact that Caroline, could not or did not want to, live/enjoy the better part of her childhood. As the dictionary states "not to do som …
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