I (am/have) finished with that customer.
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https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/next-vs-following-time.3690439/post-18820627:
(1) I am finished with that customer.
my variants:
(2) I have finished with that customer.
(3) I finished with that customer.
I understand (2) and (3) but (1) seems strange to me.
Could you explain to me please:
What's the difference in meaning between (1) and (2)?
In what situations should we use (1) and in what (2)?
What's the difference in meaning between (1) and (3)?
In what situations should we use (1) and in what (3)?
Thanks.
Top answer
loviii (1) I am finished with that customer. First, you need to determine the meaning of #1. It depends on the context.
- loviii (1) I am finished with that customer.
- First, you need to determine the meaning of #1.
- It depends on the context.
- 1.
- Levi has a long line of customers waiting to be served.
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loviii(1) I am finished with that customer.
First, you need to determine the meaning of #1. It depends on the context.
1. Levi has a long line of customers waiting to be served.
Wen he concludes the business with the customer he is dealing with, he can say: "I am finished with this customer; the next one in line can come in."
2. Harry is a
0In a waiting line context, #1 is the usual and very common expression. #2 is understandable and ok, but not preferred, and I personally would never use #3.
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