Why can't I say "It's when" when explaining a definition? Why do I have to say "It means blah blah blah..." or something similar to that to explain any word or definition? What's wrong if I use the former?
Top answer
It's when is for casual conversation.
— Mister Micawber
It's when is for casual conversation.
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