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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

had just been seated in a booth

We had just been seated in a booth, 20 meters away from the entrance when A and her family showed up at the door. She saw me and smiled over at me.

Is the above natural?
Tanks.
  

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Perfectly natural.

— Philip

  • Perfectly natural.
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Perfectly natural.
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Hello Philip,

I understand "to smile at" but what does "to smile over at" mean?

Thanks!
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It emphasizes a distance between the giver and the recipient like I look over at her, I walked over to her and She was invited over for dinner. Makes sense?
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Yes, it does now. Thanks!
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