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Re: He

Posted by Milena on April 25, 2004

In Reply to: Re: He posted by ESC on April 24, 2004

So it's not so easy as I thought!!
are you a native speaker?
thanx so much for your help!!!
take care
Milena

: It sounds like it refers to this meaning (from Merriam-Webster online):
: Main Entry: 7 con
: Function: noun
: : something (as a ruse) used deceptively to gain another's confidence; also : a confidence game.

: He started doing his "act," his line. His way of presenting himself to gain another's confidence, trust, etc.