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Linh maria Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
matter and problem?
i studied english...but i don't know how to use " matter" and " problem" for differently conditions. because they have same meaning
oh. it's big problem
who can help me?
thank you
oh. it's big problem
who can help me?
thank you
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" We understand it when someone says, "Tell me what the matter is", but we don't use it that way very often and usually say "Tell me what's the matter" or "I don't know what's the matter with him" or the like if we must use the word "matter".
- " We understand it when someone says, "Tell me what the matter is", but we don't use it that way very often and usually say "Tell me what's the matter" or "I don't know what's the matter with him" or the like if we must use the word "matter".
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"Matter", in the sense "problem", in American English, is confined to the fixed expression "What's the matter (with you/him/it/etc.)?" We understand it when someone says, "Tell me what the matter is", but we don't use it that way very often and usually say "Tell me what's the matter" or "I don't know what's the matter with him" or the like if we must use the word "matter".
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Broadly speaking, 'a matter' refers to 'a situation or set of circumstances'.
eg I need to renew my driving licence. I have to deal with this matter by Friday.
As you can see from the example, a matter is not necessarily a problem.
eg I need to renew my driving licence. I have to deal with this matter by Friday.
As you can see from the example, a matter is not necessarily a problem.
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