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подоплёка — meaning in English

podoplyoka

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English meaning

  • background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  • lowdown noun Informal: the true facts or inside information about something.

Senses

подоплёка is used for these senses in English:

  • background Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
  • lowdown inside information, the story or truth.

background — full definition

  1. noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  2. noun A person's history, education, or experience.
  3. adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
  4. verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.

lowdown — full definition

  1. noun Informal: the true facts or inside information about something.
  2. adj Mean, dishonorable, or shameful.

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