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Newguest Posted 16 years ago
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Is it correct to say: He said he wouldn't be able to get by throughout the month on this money.
  

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It doesn't seem very natural to me. It feels like a slightly awkward fusion of two idioms:

"He said he wouldn't be able to get by on this money."

"He said he wouldn't be able to get through the month on this money."
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Hi

What about: He said he wouldn't be able to get by the month on this money. (Can I add "the month"?)

Also: Your week's work is ... OR Your week work is ...

Thanks a lot
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NewguestWhat about: He said he wouldn't be able to get by the month on this money. (Can I add "the month"?)

No. If you want to say it this way then it has to be "get through the month".
NewguestAlso: Your week's work is ... OR Your week work is ...
"Your week's work is..."
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