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Inggris Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Out-of-work

He is an out-of-work actor.

Does it mean:

a) He was an actor before he is out-of-work.

b) He is an actor (by profession) but he no work as an actor.
  

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correction: He is an out-of-work actor. Does it mean: a) He was an actor before he is out-of-work. b) He is an actor (by profession) but he has no work as an actor.

  • correction: He is an out-of-work actor.
  • Does it mean: a) He was an actor before he is out-of-work.
  • b) He is an actor (by profession) but he has no work as an actor.
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correction:

He is an out-of-work actor.

Does it mean:

a) He was an actor before he is out-of-work.

b) He is an actor (by profession) but he has no work as an actor.
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It means he is an actor, but he's currently unemployed.

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