Let's say Person A kidnaps Person B. Person B belongs to an organization of 5 people.
Person B: It's only a matter of time before they come looking.
I have trouble understanding this.
Does it mean that the person believes that the people will start looking for him soon? Does it mean that the person B believes that the people will arrive at where he is kidnapped looking for him soon?
Does it mean that the person believes that the people will start looking for him soon? Yes. Does it mean that the person B believes that the people will arrive at where he is kidnapped looking for him soon?
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Does it mean that the person believes that the people will start looking for him soon?
Yes.
Does it mean that the person B believes that the people will arrive at where he is kidnapped looking for him soon?
No.
CJ