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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
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Not anymore it isn't

"Is this the tallest tree on earth ?"
"Not anymore, it isn't".
Shouldn't the answer to the question be "It isn't anymore" ?
  

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Hi, It's a commonly and idiomatic expression. Think of it this way. Not anymore.

  • Hi, It's a commonly and idiomatic expression.
  • Think of it this way.
  • Not anymore.
  • It isn't, anymore!
  • The second statement just emphasizes the first.
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Hi,
It's a commonly and idiomatic expression.
Think of it this way. Not anymore. It isn't, anymore! The second statement just emphasizes the first.

Clive

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