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Moon7296 Posted 13 years ago
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grammar?
Ramirez is prepared to play with some discomfort the rest of the season if need be, as he still "feels it" when batting because of his long extension.
Q) I don't know how the underlined part is formed. Is it "... if it is needed...." or something? I can't even guess what it is.
Q) I don't know how the underlined part is formed. Is it "... if it is needed...." or something? I can't even guess what it is.
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Ramirez is prepared to play with some discomfort the rest of the season if need be , as he still "feels it" when batting because of his long extension. if need be = if he has to / if necessary / if there is a need This is a hypothetical if-clause with the verb "be" in the subjunctive mood.
- Ramirez is prepared to play with some discomfort the rest of the season if need be , as he still "feels it" when batting because of his long extension.
- if need be = if he has to / if necessary / if there is a need This is a hypothetical if-clause with the verb "be" in the subjunctive mood.
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Ramirez is prepared to play with some discomfort the rest of the season if need be, as he still "feels it" when batting because of his long extension.
if need be = if he has to / if necessary / if there is a need
This is a hypothetical if-clause with the verb "be" in the subjunctive mood.
if need be = if he has to / if necessary / if there is a need
This is a hypothetical if-clause with the verb "be" in the subjunctive mood.
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Yes, "if need be" is a set expression meaning "if there is a need" or "if necessary".
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