we will be in better public shape

[cannonkuo]

On the other hand, should we reach a stage where Soviet mischief-making leads to a potential confrontation we will be in better public shape if we can argue we warned the Soviets. (Foreign Relations of the United States, 1981–1988, Volume XIII, Conflict in the South Atlantic, 1981–1984 - Office of the Historian)

What does we will be in better public shape mean ?

Thank you.

 

[tedmc]

We will look better in the eyes of the public for having done our part to prevent the situation from deteriorating.

 

[Tarheel]

Two things, @cannonkuo. One, why is your question mark all by itself? Two, have you found the "Thank" button yet?

 

[cannonkuo]

Two things, @cannonkuo. One, why is your question mark all by itself? Two, have you found the "Thank" button yet?

Thank you for your comment and I'll improve that.

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