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Can you please correct corrections?I could live with anyone but him getting the job. [Fine]I have enough money to last me 4 months./I have enough money for 4 months. [Fine]She reminds me of him in that they both make me laugh and have the same humor. [never heard In that or same humor]The bolt is too tight to unscrew with your fingers. [tight might not be best adjective]Turn the water up (about a knob)I'm more used to doing it than you. [Fine]Can you not wait to buy that? No I can't wait.  [what does question mean?] Does it mean the guy looks excited to buy...]I don't like where we are [in our relationship.] We are in a bad place right now. [I'm asking this as I heard in movie, is it correct?]Bring the book in the light. I can't see anything in the dark. [what do you make of In the light]That's how we came to invent that.  That's how we invented that. [I don't know which I would choose]I wanted you to give a good image of yourself to my dad. That's why I didn't want you to get mad or scream in his presence. He's always seen you very nice and respectful. You've blown it now. [give a good image, It doesn't seem quite right]Thanks

Avangi · Accepted Answer

I could live with anyone but him getting the job. OK

I have enough money to last me 4 months./I have enough money for 4 months. Write out the word "four."
Both sentences are correct.

She reminds me of him in that they both make me laugh and have the same humor. [never heard In that or same humor]
This usage of "in that" is upper register. You could substitute "because," but the sense is a bit different.
"Same sense of humor" would be more casual.

The bolt is too tight to unscrew with your fingers. [tight might not be best adjective] "Too tight" is fine, but I might choose "to unloosen." We often don't know if the bolt (the thread fit) is too tight until we "break it loose." Often, once you break a bolt loose, it may easily be unscrewed with your fingers.

Turn the water up. (about a ****) (I have no idea what you're talking about.)

I'm more used to doing it than you. OK

Can you not wait to buy that? No I can't wait. [what does question mean?] Does it mean the guy looks excited to buy...]
In my opinion, someone is being scolded. (Don't you think it would be better if you waited until you have the money?)
"I can't wait to buy that!" This means you're extremely anxious to make the purchase. I'm not sure how you'd convert it to a question.

I don't like where we are [in our relationship.] We are in a bad place right now. [I'm asking this as I heard in movie, is it correct?] It's correct.

Bring the book in the light. I can't see anything in the dark. [what do you make of In the light] "In the light" is "where the illumination is better." "Bring it into the light" would be more clear, but "in the light" is used casually.

That's how we came to invent that. That's how we invented that. (I don't know which I would choose.) Nor do I.

I wanted you to give a good image of yourself to my dad. That's why I didn't want you to get mad or scream in his presence. He's always seen you very nice and respectful. You've blown it now. [give a good image, It doesn't seem quite right] I wanted you to make a good impression on my dad. (This is a less troublesome option.)

Anonymous · Answer

What does unloosen mean? Is it the same as loosen?

By turn the water up. I mean turn the faucet **** more pressure. You know what I mean?

I would like to turn I can't wait to buy that into a question. Is it not possible in English?

That's how we came to invent that. That's how we invented that. (I don't know which I would choose.) Nor do I.
What do you mean? Are the sentences wrong?

Is 'be' to be put in?
He's always seen you BE very nice and respectful.

I appreciate it

Mister Micawber · Answer

What does unloosen mean? Is it the same as loosen?-- Yes
By turn the water up. I mean turn the faucet **** more pressure. You know what I mean?- Yes.

I would like to turn I can't wait to buy that into a question. Is it not possible in English?-- Not in a sensible way, no; grammatically, you may. If you want to try, post it here.

That's how we came to invent that. That's how we invented that. (I don't know which I would choose.) Nor do I.
What do you mean? Are the sentences wrong?-- Nor do I = I don't know which I would choose, either.

He's always seen you BE very nice and respectful. Is 'be' to be put in?-- It needn't be.

Avangi · Answer

AnonymousWhat does unloosen mean? Is it the same as loosen?

Yes! Sorry, I never thought about that! Strange, isn't it? I'm usually hypersensitive to those things!

AnonymousBy turn the water up. I mean turn the faucet **** more pressure. You know what I mean?

I've never heard this expression.
Edit. Okay, "about a ****" threw me for a moment. I'll buy "Turn the water up about a quarter turn."

AnonymousWhat do you mean? Are the sentences wrong?

No. I meant there's no choice between them. They're both fine. (I must have been having a bad night.)

AnonymousI would like to turn I can't wait to buy that into a question. Is it not possible in English?

There's nothing close that I know of. I'd say, "Aren't you really anxious to own that? --- to have one of those?"

AnonymousHe's always seen you BE very nice and respectful.

I've heard little children say this. "Being" would be better.

Mister Micawber · Answer

(Sorry, Avangi—I didn't realize I was coming into the middle of a discussion.)

Avangi · Answer

You're always welcome, MrM.
(I was just plodding along.)

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