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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
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i just have one question. is this correct: "In conclusion, sit down and shut up before trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself"?
  

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Hi, i just have one question. is this correct: "In conclusion, sit down and shut up before trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself"? You need to say In conclusion, sit down and shut up before you trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself.

— Clive

  • Hi, i just have one question.
  • is this correct: "In conclusion, sit down and shut up before trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself"?
  • You need to say In conclusion, sit down and shut up before you trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself.
  • I hope you realize that this is a very rude thing to say to someone!
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

i just have one question. is this correct: "In conclusion, sit down and shut up before trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself"?

You need to say In conclusion, sit down and shut up before you trip over your own tongue and hurt yourself. I hope you realize that this is a very rude thing
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Hi Clive,

The 'own' in 'your own tongue' seems little redundant to me. What do you think?
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Hi,

True. But it's a fairly natural thing to say. It suggests that 'you' are more interested in your own tongue than in listening to anyone else's.

Clive
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As usual, Thanks for the explanation, Clive.
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