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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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By himself

Hello,

He carried the huge bag all by himself.

Can we use 'all by himself' in this way - to indicate that he did it on his own?

Thanks,
  

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Hi, Yes. The 'all' adds emphasis. Clive

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  • Hi, Yes.
  • The 'all' adds emphasis.
  • Clive
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2 Answers
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Hi,

Yes.
The 'all' adds emphasis.

Clive
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Hey,

of course you can say it. As you can say "All by myself" you can say "all by himself" too Emotion: smile
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