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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
bear with me
Hello,
1. I wonder if I use the underlined phrase below in the correct sense. According to my dictionary, it means be patient while I do something. I don't think the "while I do something" part is appropriate for the example. Even so, do you think the phrase has been used correctly and naturally?
Please bear with me as I don't speak English very well.
2. If I've used the phrase in the wrong sense, would you please suggest another word or phrase for this:
Please _____ as I don't speak English very well.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
1. I wonder if I use the underlined phrase below in the correct sense. According to my dictionary, it means be patient while I do something. I don't think the "while I do something" part is appropriate for the example. Even so, do you think the phrase has been used correctly and naturally?
Please bear with me as I don't speak English very well.
2. If I've used the phrase in the wrong sense, would you please suggest another word or phrase for this:
Please _____ as I don't speak English very well.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Top answer
I don't see any problems with this sentence.
- I don't see any problems with this sentence.
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Thank you, guys, for your helpful responses. I just wanted to confirm if I used the phrase in the right sense.
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The only problem with it is that it's a horrendously overused expression which can become maddeningly annoying.
I hate it!
Rover
I hate it!
Rover
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Thanks, Rover, for sharing your thoughts.
What would you suggest is another way of saying it so as not be one of those overusing the expression? I would really appreciate your suggestion.
What would you suggest is another way of saying it so as not be one of those overusing the expression? I would really appreciate your suggestion.
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'Just a minute.'
'I'm looking it up.'
'Just waiting for my computer to boot up.'
'Sorry to keep you waiting.'
'Just a minute.'
'I'm looking it up.'
'Just waiting for my computer to boot up.'
'Sorry to keep you waiting.'
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Thank you, Rover, for your suggestions. However, I'm looking for a specific alternative expression for my original example:
Please bear with me as I don't speak English very well.
1. How do I convey exactly the same message without using the overly used expression above?
2. I'm thinking of sentences like the following. Do you think they are OK?
Please
Please bear with me as I don't speak English very well.
1. How do I convey exactly the same message without using the overly used expression above?
2. I'm thinking of sentences like the following. Do you think they are OK?
Please
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Those are excellent alternatives.
Please be patient with me as my English is not that good.
Please excuse my English as I'm not conversant with it.
Also 'Sorry my English isn't all that good'.
Rover
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