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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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I won't take more of your time

Guy: Thank you for listening. I won't take more of your time.

Friend: Hey, you can take as much of my time as you want.


1. Is "take" natural here or should it be "take up"?

2. Is the dialog phrased in a correct and natural way?

Thank you.

  

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anonymous 1. Is "take" natural here or should it be "take up"? 'up' is optional.

  • anonymous 1.
  • Is "take" natural here or should it be "take up"?
  • 'up' is optional.
  • To my ear 'any' should be added.
  • I won't take (up) any more of your time.
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anonymous1. Is "take" natural here or should it be "take up"?

'up' is optional. To my ear 'any' should be added.

I won't take (up) any more of your time.

anonymous2. Is the dialog phrased in a correct and natural way?

Yes.

CJ

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