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Moon7296 Posted 14 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

If it's not one thing, it's another

W: Steve, I can't make our dinner date. I have to work late.
M: ________________________________

1. Fair enough. It's up to you.
2. I'm sure we can make it.
3. Give me time to think it over.
4. if it's not one thing, it's another

I thought the answer is #1, but the answer is #4

I find the structure of #4 is quite new to me.
  

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#4 is the only one that really fits, yes—but it an angry answer by an irritated M. It is a fixed phrase used after repeated irritations.

  • #4 is the only one that really fits, yes—but it an angry answer by an irritated M.
  • It is a fixed phrase used after repeated irritations.
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#4 is the only one that really fits, yes—but it an angry answer by an irritated M. It is a fixed phrase used after repeated irritations.

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