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Musicgold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? July 16

Hi,

Are these sentences natural to a native ear?

1. I didn't hear ( or listen) what he just said?

2. Can we chat over phone (or over the phone)?

3. These guys want me to treat them for drinks on my promotion.

Thanks,
MG
  

Top answer

1. I didn't hear what he just said . 2.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1.
  • I didn't hear what he just said .
  • 2.
  • Can we chat over the phone?
  • 3.
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1. I didn't hear what he just said.
2. Can we chat over the phone?
3. These guys want me to treat them for drinks on my promotion.
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What other variations of #3 are possible?

Also how about these?

3a. They want me to take them for drinks on my promotion.

3b. They want me throw a cocktail on my promotion
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3a. They want me to take them for drinks when I'm promoted.
3b. No good!
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Mister Micawber3a. They want me to take them for drinks when I'm promoted.
Here is the situation. Recently I got a promotion. Now my colleagues want me to throw a party (just drinks). I want to tell that to my boss. How should I say it?
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They want me to take them for drinks for my promotion / because I've been promoted / to celebrate my promotion.
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