Question

"His salute at the paytable was a model to behold".What does this phrase mean?

Answer 1

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This phrase tells us about the personality of the person. His gesture  at the payable was so brisk, bold and sharp that it enhanced his personality and he looked like a model. this conduct also depicts that the watchers was bewitched by his presence and couldn't take their eyes off him. They all got so absorbed in the aura.
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