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17 Jun 2016
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What does He suggested that Gilbert might have in mind the figure of Charles Stewart Parnell, leader of the Irish party, whose obstructionist tactics had forced many late-night sittings on weary M.P.s and peers. mean?
What does He suggested that Gilbert might have in mind the figure of Charles Stewart Parnell, leader of the Irish party, whose obstructionist tactics had forced many late-night sittings on weary M.P.s and peers. mean?
I can't understand the meaning of "late-night sitting"
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It is a meeting that runs late into the night because the two sides could not reach an agreement.
In your example, Parliament had to have many late meetings because Parnell was working to prevent agreement.
Please note that this is a British (and possibly Australian) phrase. In America we would say "late session" or "all-nighter".
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- English (US)
This refers to having to 'sit' or stay very late for something, like a meeting. It is a mostly British way of speaking.
- English (US)
It is a meeting that runs late into the night because the two sides could not reach an agreement.
In your example, Parliament had to have many late meetings because Parnell was working to prevent agreement.
Please note that this is a British (and possibly Australian) phrase. In America we would say "late session" or "all-nighter".
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