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Habibaelgindy Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Meaning?

I have my reasons.

What's the mwaning of that statement?

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If someone answers 'I have my reasons' they mean that there are reasons for their actions but they are not willing to tell you what they are. It indicates secrecy. It is often used when talking to children.

  • If someone answers 'I have my reasons' they mean that there are reasons for their actions but they are not willing to tell you what they are.
  • It indicates secrecy.
  • It is often used when talking to children.
  • As the father of young children, they often ask me questions and there comes a point when I don't want to explain myself any more.
  • ' is a question I don't want to go into - so I may reply 'I have my reasons'.
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If someone answers 'I have my reasons' they mean that there are reasons for their actions but they are not willing to tell you what they are. It indicates secrecy.

It is often used when talking to children. As the father of young children, they often ask me questions and there comes a point when I don't want to explain myself any more. 'Why won't you let me do that?' is a question I d

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