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by __Joker 1341 days ago
Noob here. What is 2x4 means ?
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A 2” by 4” piece of lumber, a common dimension in the states. It’s being used metaphorically here, of course.
Sometimes called a "clue by four". Not actually 2" x 4", IIRC it's more like 1.5" x 3.5".