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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Give up & give up on

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1) I gave up chocolate bars.

2) I gave up on chocolate bars.

If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

If so, which would you use?

Also, in your own words, how would you express the concept I have tried to outline in
the above sentences?

Thank you.

  

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teal lime Which of the following sentences is correct? #1 teal lime If both are possible, do they mean the same thing? No.

  • teal lime Which of the following sentences is correct?
  • #1 teal lime If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
  • No.
  • Number 2 isn't possible.
  • " Give up on somebody/something means to expect someone or something to fail.
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teal limeWhich of the following sentences is correct?

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teal limeIf both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

No. Number 2 isn't possible. Although, it's possible if you say, "I gave up on the idea of introducing a new kind of chocolate bar."

Give up on somebody/something means to expect s

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