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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Is this sentence idiomatic

"That's the first stone out of the way. Only two more to go!
  

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Yes. I assume you are talking about actual stones,not metaphorically.

— Clive

  • Yes.
  • I assume you are talking about actual stones,not metaphorically.
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Yes.
I assume you are talking about actual stones,not metaphorically.
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I'm talking metaphorically.
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Then no, it's not idiomatic.
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What would be an idiomatic way to put this?
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Then 'stone' not natural. I'd use 'obstacle'. or hurdle'. Others will probably come up with better ideas.
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AnonymousWhat would be an idiomatic way to put this?
There may be quite a few depending on context.

That's one [problem solved / job done]. Only two more to go.

CJ
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