an article said
"the coalition of the willing has proved a slender reed"
hmmm... What does slender reed mean?
Thanks a lot !
2007-01-05 09:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by Braveman 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
In that context, in means a "small number."
Slender reed literally means tall, thin grass -- particularly in water. The context is usually something like "These three opinions reflect a slender reed of doubt in a river of proof."
2007-01-05 09:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would mean 'insubstantial'
(If you saw one tiny strand standing up, it would be a slender reed)
2007-01-05 09:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dictionary.com I live by it!
2007-01-05 09:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by ♥RN♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Not very strong"?
2007-01-05 09:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by migdalski 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋