Hi, There are two questions.I need your help and give my understanding with them prior to your answer.1. There is many a slip between the cup and the lip. I have an understanding with the [many a slip]. the degree of [a slip] up to [many] e.g. Naturally, a college life must be first and foremost a place of learning. rephrased: To a place of learning, a college life must be first and foremost. 2. A little too late is much too late. Could I take them as this way?[a little too late]----the degree of [too late] reaching as far as [a little][much too late]----the degree of [too late] reaching as far as [much] Thank you for your assistance.
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1. There is many a slip between the cup and the lip. I have an understanding with the [many a slip].
— Mister Micawber
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There is many a slip between the cup and the lip.
I have an understanding with the [many a slip].
the degree of [a slip] up to [many]-- OK Naturally, a college life must be first and foremost a place of learning.
rephrased: As a place of learning, a college life must be first and foremost.
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