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Even as a native English speaker, I only understand the literal meaning, not how it (or the original) would apply here.


This is an expression from the cold war, and roughly means "have you reached an agreement with your foe?" in a context that the foe is involved in the "solution" you're proposing. Something like that.


it’s more like imaginary scenarios still need to face field reality




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