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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Any difference between "John is gone for the day" vs "John is gone"? I was assuming that the second way of saying meant that the person isn't employed at the place anymore. The first way of saying sounded more clear to me.
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John is gone for the day. I conclude he will be back tomorrow. John is gone.
- John is gone for the day.
- I conclude he will be back tomorrow.
- John is gone.
- This needs more context to make any conclusions.
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John is gone for the day. I conclude he will be back tomorrow.
John is gone. This needs more context to make any conclusions.
John is gone. This needs more context to make any conclusions.
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Hi AlpheccaStars,
Thank you for getting back! The following is basically is the context:
I went to a place looking for a friend of mine with whom I lost contact. One of his co-workers told me that he is gone. I asked him for more clarification (when he is coming back), and he said that he has left for the day. So you think that "gone for the day" is the better choice here?
Thank you for getting back! The following is basically is the context:
I went to a place looking for a friend of mine with whom I lost contact. One of his co-workers told me that he is gone. I asked him for more clarification (when he is coming back), and he said that he has left for the day. So you think that "gone for the day" is the better choice here?
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Clarity in communication is a virtue that has sadly gone missing in today's hectic and rather privacy-conscious society..
A: I am looking for John Smith who's an old friend of mine.
B. He's not here right now. He's gone for the day but will be back tomorrow at 10:00.
A: I am looking for John Smith who's an old friend of mine.
B. He's not here right now. He's gone for the day but will be back tomorrow at 10:00.
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