I think she was ready to go. Not to be kicked out. Go at the top. Undefeated.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that Denis Thatcher believed someone was prepared to leave their position, but not in a way that seemed forced or unwanted. Instead, they were ready to leave at the height of their success, without ever having been defeated. It implies they wanted to go out on top, while still being in control of their own decision.
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