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Thịnh Đào Nguyên Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Could anyone explain the meaning of " or so" in " last hundred years and or so" to me, thanks
  

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You need to delete the 'and'. 'Or so' indicates that the figure mentioned is approximate. ) eg maybe 120 years instead of 100.

— Clive

  • You need to delete the 'and'.
  • 'Or so' indicates that the figure mentioned is approximate.
  • ) eg maybe 120 years instead of 100.
  • Here's another example.
  • I'll call you back in 5 minutes or so.
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You need to delete the 'and'.

'Or so' indicates that the figure mentioned is approximate. (In my experience, usually a little low.)

eg maybe 120 years instead of 100.

Here's another example.
I'll
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Th?nh Ðào Nguyên"last hundred years and or so"
The definite article is needed here: the last hundred years and or so.
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