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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
For yourself
Why does "for yourself" mean "by yourself" in sentences like "Find out for yourself." ?
Is it just an idiom or is there a reason behind it ?
Is it just an idiom or is there a reason behind it ?
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Is it just an idiom or is there a reason behind it ? It is idiomatic, of course, but the reason may be that for implies a benefit, so the idea could be that it would do you some good to find out for yourself. Still, I suppose it's just as easy to memorize it as a fixed phrase.
- Is it just an idiom or is there a reason behind it ?
- It is idiomatic, of course, but the reason may be that for implies a benefit, so the idea could be that it would do you some good to find out for yourself.
- Still, I suppose it's just as easy to memorize it as a fixed phrase.
- CJ
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Debpriya DeWhy does "for yourself" mean "by yourself" in sentences like "Find out for yourself." ?Is it just an idiom or is there a reason behind it ?It is idiomatic, of course, but the reason may be that for implies a benefit, so the idea could be that it would do you some good to find out for yourself. Still, I suppose it's just as easy to me
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