Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
1. Does he have you working on something? 2. He was having a hard time not to laugh while I was talking. 3. I had a tough time getting up this morning.
Thanks, MG
Top answer
1. Does he have you working on something? 2.
— Mister Micawber
1.
Does he have you working on something?
2.
He was having a hard time not laughing while I was talking.
(Cf: 'he was trying hard not to laugh ') 3.
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1. Does he have you working on something? 2. He was having a hard time not laughing while I was talking. (Cf: 'he was trying hard not to laugh') 3. I had a tough time getting up this morning.