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What does it mean when someone says I can be there before ______ 
. Does that mean they are not available after that time or that they can be there before if needed and after that time?
I think I’m being misunderstood
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Depending on the context, it could mean either. You want me to go to your house to help you set up for a party. You ask me to be there at 3.
- Depending on the context, it could mean either.
- You want me to go to your house to help you set up for a party.
- You ask me to be there at 3.
- I'm able to go sooner, so I say I can be there before 3.
- You want me to go to your house to help you set up for a party.
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Depending on the context, it could mean either.
You want me to go to your house to help you set up for a party. You ask me to be there at 3. I'm able to go sooner, so I say I can be there before 3.
You want me to go to your house to help you set up for a party. You ask me to be there at 3. I have to do something at 3 already, but I'm available from 1 to 3, I offer to help, but I c
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