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HUBLOT Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Finish with something

http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/finish_1

finish with something
2 (British English, informal) to stop doing something
- I've finished with gambling.

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What would Americans say instead of "I've finished with gambling"?
  

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I'm done with gambling My gambling days are over. I'm through with gambling.

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  • I'm done with gambling My gambling days are over.
  • I'm through with gambling.
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I'm done with gambling
My gambling days are over.
I'm through with gambling.
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sorry what is the meaning of 'gambling'?
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Thank you, GG.

Does "I've finished with gambling" sound awkward to Americans?
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To me, it does a bit. I would think you were done for the day, perhaps. I would not immediately assume that you meant you would never gamble again.
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HUBLOTDoes "I've finished with gambling" sound awkward to Americans?
It's not awkward, it just has a different meaning.

I'm finished with gambling. Lady Luck isn't with me tonight. I'll cash in my chips and try again tomorrow.

Another American expression:

I've sworn off gambling.
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