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Keko Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is this sentence correct?

I want to know if the following sentence is correct:

I cannot stand any longer waiting you.
  

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Do you mean "I cannot stand" to mean "I cannot (emotionally) bear it" or "I cannot remain on my feet"? If the first: I can't stand waiting for you any longer. If the second: I can't keep standing any longer as I wait for you.

— BarbaraPA

  • Do you mean "I cannot stand" to mean "I cannot (emotionally) bear it" or "I cannot remain on my feet"?
  • If the first: I can't stand waiting for you any longer.
  • If the second: I can't keep standing any longer as I wait for you.
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Do you mean "I cannot stand" to mean "I cannot (emotionally) bear it" or "I cannot remain on my feet"?

If the first: I can't stand waiting for you any longer.
If the second: I can't keep standing any longer as I wait for you.
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Hi GG,

I mean emotionally. Is it really necessary to use the preposition 'for'?

And couldn't I say 'any longer' before 'waiting (for) you'? Is it acceptable?
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It's not very natural - I can't stand any longer waiting for you.

I can't stand waiting for you any longer... really this is more natural.
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I see. I am trying to write a song in english and your more natural sentece don't fit the tune so well. On the other hand I don't want it to sound artificial. Anyway, thanks for your help GG.
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Well, if it's a song, you have flexibility.
I can't stand it any more... waiting for you.
No more can I stand waiting for you.

Etc.
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