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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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pay for the broken vase

0Don't be mad; Jason said he would pay 05000 for the broken vase.02br
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12blockquote 10You could, but even though the meaning would not change, the result would be completely unidiomatic. You'd have to search far and wide to find a native speaker who would say 01i 00pay money02i 00. 02br 00CJ 0-

— CalifJim

  • 12blockquote 10You could, but even though the meaning would not change, the result would be completely unidiomatic.
  • You'd have to search far and wide to find a native speaker who would say 01i 00pay money02i 00.
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01cite10Angliholic12cite10Could I put "money" in between "pay for" without making a change in meaning?12blockquote
10You could, but even though the meaning would not change, the result would be completely unidiomatic. You'd have to search far and wide to find a native speaker who would say 01i00pay mon
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0You might say "pay cash." In certain situations (although this broken vase scenario does not sound like one of them) it is an advantage to be paid in cash, rather than with a credit card or check, because the money need not be reported as taxable income. Also, cash money is immediately accessible and hassle-free. For example, you drive a vintage car. Someone who is an avid collector of that kin
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