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What does Please, explain me one thing.. What does it mean "give me whiplash"? I know translation of all this words, but maybe there is another meaning? Maybe this is American or British slang? mean?
What does Please, explain me one thing.. What does it mean "give me whiplash"? I know translation of all this words, but maybe there is another meaning? Maybe this is American or British slang? mean?
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'whiplash' is a neck injury that might happen if your head is jerked backwards suddenly like in a car crash
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