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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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at the end of the day
No one expects the chips to totally replace animals just yet, but their ability to flag toxins could spare animals discomfort or death.
"At the end of the day, you have fewer animals being tested," said Dordick.
What's the meaning of 'at the end of the day' in this context? I'm quite sure it doesn't refer to the end of today. Thanks!
"At the end of the day, you have fewer animals being tested," said Dordick.
What's the meaning of 'at the end of the day' in this context? I'm quite sure it doesn't refer to the end of today. Thanks!
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" I rather like the expression, but I read somewhere recently that it's been overused to the point where it sickens those who hear it. So, watch out
- " I rather like the expression, but I read somewhere recently that it's been overused to the point where it sickens those who hear it.
- So, watch out
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No, it refers metaphorically to the time when the process is completed, all the pros and cons are weighed, or to quote another expression "when all is said and done."
I rather like the expression, but I read somewhere recently that it's been overused to the point where it sickens those who hear it. So, watch out
I rather like the expression, but I read somewhere recently that it's been overused to the point where it sickens those who hear it. So, watch out
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DelmobileNo, it refers metaphorically to the time when the process is completed, all the pros and cons are weighed, or to quote another expression "when all is said and done."
I rather like the expression, but I read somewhere recently that it's been overused to the point where it sickens those who hear it. So, watch out
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See? What did I tell you? 
So Philip, how do you feel about the "table" expressions? What do they bring to the table, now w
So Philip, how do you feel about the "table" expressions? What do they bring to the table, now w
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Hi,
If I may speak to this topic, I don't much like these 'table ' expressions at this point in time.
Clive
If I may speak to this topic, I don't much like these 'table ' expressions at this point in time.
Clive
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CliveHi,
If I may speak to this topic, I don't much like these 'table ' expressions at this point in time.
Clive
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Or:
Bottom line, you have fewer animals being tested.
In conclusion, you have fewer animals being tested.
Bottom line, you have fewer animals being tested.
In conclusion, you have fewer animals being tested.
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