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Pb03 Posted 18 years ago
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00I have some questions and would be appreciated if you would comment some about them.02br
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00I wonder whether there is any special meaning in the phrase below or it has literal meaning.02br
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00The sentences are: 02br
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00I was so nervous during those first few weeks. I cried almost every night, and I 01b01u00bit my fingernails to almost nothing.02u02b00 However, thing have changed a lot lately, I feel much more comfortable.02br
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00Could you explain the meaning of the sentence unlined below.02br
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00M: I apologize on behalf of the company. Of course, we will compensate you for any product that was damaged.02br
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00W: 01b01u00I would expect nothing less02u02b00. Also, I would like to cancel the order I placed a few days ago.02br
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00 In the following sentence, how do I understand the phrase, "comes with a choice of"?02br
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00The food is served with all of the foods mentioned or the customer can choose one of the foods among 'baked potato, rice pilaf, and soup' ?02br
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00W: I00’00ll take ranch dressing. Also, I00’00d like to have the sirloin steak, please. I00’00d like it cooked medium rare.02br
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00M: No problem. Our chef cooks an excellent steak. That 01b01u00comes with a choice of02u02b00 baked potato, rice pilaf, and soup. And it also includes a small plate of vegetables.02br
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00W: Oh my goodness. I had no idea I was ordering so much food. My diet is going to be ruined. Is it all right if I make a change to my order?0-
  

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--01b 00 No special meaning, though it could be figurative. 02b 02br 00Q202br 02br 00W: I would expect nothing less. 02b 0-

  • --01b 00 No special meaning, though it could be figurative.
  • 02b 02br 00Q202br 02br 00W: I would expect nothing less.
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00I wonder whether there is any special meaning in the phrase below or it has literal meaning.--01b00 No special meaning, though it could be figurative. Either the speaker actually chewed her fingernails to the quick, or she was nervous enough to have done so.02b02br
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