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Happy student Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

And the list goes on meaning?

Can I use and the list goes on as a synonym of 'and so on/ etc.' E.g. They have guns, knives, bullets, bulletproof vests and the list goes on.
  

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That phrase carries a strong feeling of exasperation; 'and so on' is neutral and just means 'etc'.

  • That phrase carries a strong feeling of exasperation; 'and so on' is neutral and just means 'etc'.
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That phrase carries a strong feeling of exasperation; 'and so on' is neutral and just means 'etc'.
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So, it means I have to use it a sentence like this one 'He is lazy, rude, stubborn and the list goes on ' and thank you for your answer)

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