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What is the meaning of this term? I am not native english speaker

• ben_w 2y ago
  Even as a native English speaker, I only understand the literal meaning, not how it (or the original) would apply here.
  • senorrib 2y ago
    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.
    • sabbaticaldev 2y ago
      it’s more like imaginary scenarios still need to face field reality
• gota 2y ago
  World cup 1958, Brazil National team coach explains a very convoluted and intricate tactical play for a goal in their match against Russia (then Soviet Union). A very famous player - Garrincha, arguably one of the greatest players of early football/soccer - listened to his explanation and asked "That's very cool and all, Mr. Feola. But have you checked with the Russians?" (In English I think 'did the Russians agree' may sound more idiomatic) [1] https://barrichelo.com.br/teoriadosjogos/list-trechosimprime.asp?id=77 https://barrichelo.com.br/teoriadosjogos/list-trechosimprime...
• marcosdumay 2y ago
  It means that this is a decision Ukraine can't make all by themselves. It depends on what will happen to them as much as it depends on what they will decide. It also doesn't fit very well, because it's more intended to be used about cartoonish plans that expect other people to behave exactly as the plan predicts. I dunno why the GP got to it.