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JCDenton Posted 19 years ago
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Interesting phrase, pls help.
hi folks,
can you please clarify me the phrase "die on me"???
For example on this sentence..."My computer just die on me five days ago."...Could it be expressed like "My computer just stopped working in the front off my eyes"???
Or what is the most precise expression of the phrase..thx
can you please clarify me the phrase "die on me"???
For example on this sentence..."My computer just die on me five days ago."...Could it be expressed like "My computer just stopped working in the front off my eyes"???
Or what is the most precise expression of the phrase..thx
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Hello JC, Yes, that's it: 1. My computer died on me = 2. My computer abruptly stopped working (in front of my eyes).
- Hello JC, Yes, that's it: 1.
- My computer died on me = 2.
- My computer abruptly stopped working (in front of my eyes).
- "Die" commonly means "cease to function", in the context of mechanical devices.
- It adds a little drama to an otherwise mundane experience.
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Hello JC,
Yes, that's it:
1. My computer died on me =
2. My computer abruptly stopped working (in front of my eyes).
"Die" commonly means "cease to function", in the context of mechanical devices. It adds a little drama to an otherwise mundane experience.
Best wishes,
MrP
Yes, that's it:
1. My computer died on me =
2. My computer abruptly stopped working (in front of my eyes).
"Die" commonly means "cease to function", in the context of mechanical devices. It adds a little drama to an otherwise mundane experience.
Best wishes,
MrP
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